The Russia/Ukraine conflict.
Inflation and interest rates.
These two topics have been the markets’ focus this week. And volatility continues to reign because of them.
It’s easy to panic over the uncertainty right now. But as Alpha Investor founder Charles Mizrahi said on Wednesday: “Trying to sidestep downturns is a fool’s errand.”
So, if you’re letting your emotions rule your investing decisions right now … take a breath. And then, catch up on Charles’ Real Talk this week.
Because he not only covered the Russia/Ukraine market shock and inflation … he also shared his solution for your portfolio to weather both of these situations.
Check it out below…
ICYMI: Insights From Another Market Shock…
A few years ago, we saw another geopolitical event spook the markets: the Hong Kong protests of China’s takeover.
Stocks have moved higher since then — as they likely will with the current Russian invasion of Ukraine.
But the effects of conflict still remain. (In fact, I hear from my friends and family about their current struggles in Hong Kong often.)
Author Mark L. Clifford has experienced these effects firsthand, living in the city for decades.
He’s written about the crackdowns on economic and personal liberties. And he’s championed the Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong.
Charles recently sat down with him to discuss how the Chinese government stripped away Hong Kong’s capitalist paradise. Their interview could even provide insights into the current market shock, too.
You won’t want to miss it. You can listen to it here or click the image below to watch it on YouTube.

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