Does it Feel Like the World is Falling Apart? Rickards

The world is seeing heightened geopolitical tensions. In Ukraine, escalations persist with U.S. involvement; Kosovo-Serbia confrontations risk becoming a proxy war between the U.S. and Russia; Israel has declared war against Hamas after a significant attack; Syria’s situation remains complex with U.S., Turkey, and Russia involved; and China-Taiwan relations are cautiously watched. For investors, amidst these uncertainties, diversifying portfolios, particularly with inclusion of hard assets, is crucial.