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Mideast Tension Heightens Geopolitical Risks

September 30, 2024

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As the events of this week prove all too well, geopolitical risk is always lurking. Iran's missile attack on Israel was further evidence of the need for investors to always be wary of the next potential global crisis, and while markets have so far taken the latest events in the Middle East in stride, volatility is on the rise.

In a world with increasing geopolitical risk, having a well-diversified investment program is critical in helping investors navigate different scenarios. Geopolitical strife calls for rethinking risk management, and with the right strategies, investors can construct portfolios with the goal of remaining resilient and capturing emerging opportunities in a new era of geopolitical uncertainty. PGIM's 2024 Risk Reports lays out the biggest concerns of CIOs across the globe, uncovering how geopolitical risks are changing the way institutional investors are constructing their portfolios.

 

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