'Turning losses into wins': Managing clients' expectations in turbulent markets

'Disruption can also bring opportunity'

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Julia Peake reviews some examples of how turbulent markets and changeable market conditions can benefit investors, now and in the future...

I'm a believer that even though times may be hard or when a difficult situation presents itself, you can usually find an opportunity which could help you in the future, whether that be through investment, education, or your career. Take the current investment markets. The turbulence currently being experienced by investors due to global economic and political pressures, such as President Trump's announcements on tariffs, the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza and now renewed aggression between Pakistan and India, can give rise to opportunities. Investors who work with investment and fina...

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