By Darren Katz The geopolitical temperature in the Middle East is rising. The United States has increased its military posture in the region, naval assets are repositioning, and rhetoric between Washington and Tehran is intensifying. Whether conflict becomes kinetic...
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A 2026 Global Equity Positioning Framework
There are periods in markets when everything feels orderly. Trends extend, volatility is contained, and investors begin to assume that tomorrow will look much like yesterday. Then there are periods of transition. 2026 feels like the latter. Not dramatic or...
Risk Is a Choice: Why Your Willingness to Take Risk Matters More Than You Think
Most investors like to think they’re making decisions based on hard numbers. They pore over charts, debate valuations, and argue about whether the economy is heading for a soft or hard landing. But the truth is, the most important determinant of long-term investment...



