Maria Rost Rublee, a Professor of International Relations at the University of Melbourne, and David Laut, Chief Investment Officer at Abound Financial, dive into the escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly Israel's military strategy against Iran. They discuss the implications of Trump’s potential decisions regarding U.S. military support and the regional fallout. On the economic front, they analyze the Federal Reserve's impacts on market sentiment amidst concerns of stagflation, while highlighting opportunities in sectors like technology and consumer discretionary.