Investors react more strongly to global threats than actual events. Here’s a better way to deal with uncertainty

News Snapshot:

The drumbeat of geopolitical uncertainty has grown louder in recent months. Trade wars, military conflicts, and diplomatic standoffs are reshaping the economic landscape. In reaction, the S&P 500 has dropped as much as 9 per cent from its mid-February high. Whether it’s tariff disputes, widening conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, or tensions in Asia, investors have to navigate a world where risk can’t be measured by market statistics alone. Daily headlines and rapid-fire tweets cause seemingly constant policy shifts, understandably unsettling investors. These market reactions aren’t anything new. In just the past decade, we have seen similar...