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Middle East crisis
All of the latest from the Middle East crisis and what it could mean for your finances.
March 2026
Iran war: the importance of a balanced portfolio
Podcast
- 18 mins
Why quality investments matter when markets are volatile
Emma Wall
Chief Investment Strategist
Changing rates and the oil price – what to expect from interest rates?
Robert Farago
Head of Strategic Asset Allocation
UK government bond (gilt) yields – the impact of the Iran conflict
Hal Cook
Senior Investment Analyst
Iran conflict - the investment case for doing nothing
Emma Wall
Chief Investment Strategist
Markets react to Middle East escalations
Podcast
- 12 mins
What’s next for gold and how to invest
Emma Wall
Chief Investment Strategist
How to invest when markets are volatile plus 3 fund ideas
Kate Marshall
Lead Investment Analyst
