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March 9, 2026

The conflict in Iran and your portfolio

We’ve all been watching with equal parts hope and trepidation the current military conflict with Iran.  Given the stakes, and the possible long-term disruption of oil deliveries in a world highly dependent on them, it’s understandable to feel uneasy about the stock market and your retirement savings. War headlines, volatile…

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March 9, 2026

Tariffs and the trade deficit

On February 19th the Wall Street Journal reported that America imported a record amount of goods last year and that the U.S. trade deficit in December – the latest date for which figures are available – rose $70.3 billion.  The goods trade deficit hit a record $1.24 trillion in 2025.  …

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