Investors Urged to Consider Long-Term Outlook Amid Geopolitical Risks

Financial experts advise investors to stay calm and think long term amid elevated volatility risks caused by the Israel-Hamas conflict and other ongoing pressures. Research from JPMorgan Asset Management shows that trying to time the market often leads to missed gains, as the market's worst days are often followed by its best days. In the two-decade period analyzed, seven of the 10 best days happened within two weeks of the worst 10 days. While certain sectors like energy and defense stocks may see gains in the aftermath of the conflict, the real question for the U.S. economy is where interest rates will go.