Geopolitics May Start to Move the Markets Again

Geopolitics May Start to Move the Markets Again
A Ukrainian soldier sits in his position in Avdiivka, Donetsk region, Ukraine, on Aug. 18, 2023. Libkos/AP Photo
Ivan Martchev
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With the Israel-Hamas situation somewhat loosely contained to the Gaza Strip for now, notwithstanding Houthi drones and attacks on U.S. military bases in the region, along with Israel and Hezbollah exchanging rocket fire, such actions have not moved either stocks or bonds of late. Neither has the stalemate in Ukraine. That all can change with the coming Russian presidential election in mid-March.

Ivan Martchev
Ivan Martchev
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Ivan Martchev is an investment strategist with Navellier. Previously, Ivan served as editorial director at InvestorPlace Media. Ivan was editor of Louis Rukeyser’s Mutual Funds and associate editor of Personal Finance. Ivan is also co-author of “The Silk Road to Riches” (Financial Times Press). Ivan’s commentaries have been published by MSNBC, The Motley Fool, MarketWatch, and others.
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