Right now, it feels like investors are being hit from every angle.
Ongoing conflicts in regions like Ukraine and the Middle East are creating uncertainty. Energy markets remain volatile, fuelling concerns about inflation. And here in Australia, cost of living pressures are at the forefront of households’ minds.
When headlines are dominated by fear, it becomes harder to stay optimistic — and even harder to stay consistent with an investment plan.
Yet history suggests this is exactly when simple strategies matter most.
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Markets have always climbed a wall of worry
It is easy to believe that “this time is different”.
The current backdrop — geopolitical tensions, rising fuel costs, and inflation — feels…
