Growth Signals Remain Intact Despite Geopolitical Shocks

Russell Investments2.71K FollowersFollow5ShareSavePlay(7min)SummaryMiddle East developments continue to drive market volatility.Global data points to modest business growth.U.S. consumer remains resilient despite higher energy prices. peshkov/iStock via Getty Images Geopolitics keeps markets on edge The conflict in the Middle East remained a key driver of market sentiment this week, with rapidly shifting headlines contributing to heightened volatility. Early in the week, reports of a partialThis article was written byRussell Investments2.71K FollowersFollowRussell Investments is a leading global investment solutions partner providing a wide range of investment capabilities to institutional investors, financial intermediaries, and individual investors around the world. Since 1936, Russell Investments has been building a legacy of continuous innovation to deliver exceptional value to clients, working every day to improve people’s financial security. The firm has US$331 billion in assets under management (as of 12/31/2024) for clients in 30 countries. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Russell Investments has offices in 17 cities around the world.