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Overall the market impact of the recent Geopolitical Event in Iran in the Middle East has been mild compared to past such event - SO FAR - we shall see how it settles out. Geopolitical events can be weeks but more often months.
US small cap stocks and international stocks have been in favor overall compared to US large cap. Therefore diversified portfolios exceeded the return of the S&P500.
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Technology Has Always Changed the World
Over the decades — and centuries — transformative technologies have disrupted industries, displaced workers, and reshaped the global economy. Each time, the adjustment felt significant. And each time, humanity adapted. In fact, living standards improved and more people were employed.
US recessions are identified by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). Their decisions factor in numerous economic indicators such as GDP growth, industrial production, and unemployment but are not contingent on an exact formula. Accordingly, past recessions have come in all shapes and sizes, depending on what you’re measuring.