Rani Jarkas – How the investment markets and economies react to geopolitical sanctions and shutdowns

1. Rani Jarkas – How the Investment Markets and Economies React to Geopolitical Sanctions and Shutdowns? The uncertainty that has been created by the current political climate has raised a number of worries, including the possibility of a regional war and rising inflation. These issues by themselves could have a major impact on the investment environment and economy. The current upheaval in geopolitics and uncertainty subsequently aroused affect the strength of investments. Geopolitical events could add significant fuel to the inflationary pressures that central banks can’t really solve but might damage their respective economies. Investors have to be careful, who do not want to put their money into companies that are not doing well. They also do not want to put their money into companies that other investors are not pleased with. It is important to avoid that, and continue to build wealth and help strengthen companies. In the face of high inflation and geopolitical pressures, investors looking to reposition their portfolios should consider an equal-weight strategy, which can provide diversification benefits and reduce concentration risk by equally weighting each constituent company, so that a small group of companies does not have an outsized impact on the index. Investors should make sure there is a clear understanding of current investments, and a strong plan for future investments, as well. They should be focused on a lack of risk and choices that make them safe. Investors should also watch the market and the political climate carefully, because things can change quickly. Mr. Rani Jarkas is a highly experienced and accomplished financial services executive, with over 23 years of international banking experience. Currently, Mr. Jarkas is the Chairman and CEO of Cedrus Investments. In contrast to large traditional financial services companies, Cedrus is a new breed of firm that has developed its innovative investment vehicle, open-architecture platform and some of the most cutting-edge technologies in the marketplace, offering clients with global access, anonymous order execution, transparency and optimal execution.