Investing During Geopolitical Conflict and Rising Rates

In the December podcast, we warned that 2022 could resemble 2018 – a year when the Federal Reserve tried to taper, which triggered a mini stock market crash. And now, we start the year with great turbulence. This time, however, a mix of macroeconomic and geopolitical risk emanating from Russia and Ukraine have kept investors on edge.  And of course, the threat of rising inflation lingers. Supply chain disruptions and record low inventories contributed to a surge in prices. But fighting inflation by raising rates comes at the expense of slowing economic growth. To help us unpack these developments, we turn to Lev Borodovsky, the editor of The Daily Shot newsletter. Geopolitics​Topics discussed:Update on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and its impact on marketsEuropean energy crisisECB response and inflation expectationsCommodity price outlookFed policy and inflation/growthExpected returns: equities and Treasury hedge--Feel free to reach out to learn more about Dantes Outlook and our investment strategies here. The information presented is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as investment advice nor as a recommendation of any particular strategy, allocation or investment product: before making any investment decision, you should seek expert, professional advice and obtain information regarding the legal, fiscal, regulatory and foreign currency requirements for any investment according to the laws of your home country and place of residence. Investing involves risk, including the possibility of loss of principal. Any forward-looking statements or forecasts are based on assumptions and actual results may vary from any statements or forecasts.Visit us at www.dantesoutlook.com