How does Venezuela affect portfolios?

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You’ve likely seen recent headlines about the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces. While the geopolitical implications are significant, many investors are understandably asking what—if anything—this means for financial markets. History suggests that geopolitical shocks often create short-term volatility, but they rarely change the long-term direction of markets. As shown in the […]