Every now and then I come across something that helps makes sense of the world around me when all the pieces seem disconnected. These are things over which I have absolutely no control, yet all play a role in our lives. In my case as an investment advisor, they influence my clients financial success, and by extension, my own peace of mind.
Domestic politics is a slippery slope for financial advisors as all of us want to appear to be siiting on the fence so as not to annoy a client or potential client. This article appeared in an internet publication that I subscribe to that normally only talks about international issues.
But this is worth reading. A key comments is “…it’s our job to chronicle the unfolding of the international system, and the fact that the United States is moving deeply into an election cycle will affect American international behavior and therefore the international system.”
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