Geopolitical Events and Volatility

Geopolitical events, such as the recent events in the Middle East, contribute to increased volatility in the global equity markets. The surprise factor of these events adds to the unpredictability and volatility. While there are discussions about regional and geographical polarization of capital markets, the US capital markets remain strong and reliable. Capital markets in the US have shown resilience and have been a vital source of liquidity for raising capital.