Great Power Politics in Action

March 30, 2026

Geopolitical risk is moving from the background to the foreground for investors. In this episode, Julia Hermann and Michael LoGalbo explore how great power politics is changing the global economic order –and why this shift, seen in Iran and beyond, is becoming more important for markets, policy, and portfolio construction.

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Conflict in Iran: The Strait of Hormuz Closure and Wider Economic Shocks

March 23, 2026

Markets have remained relatively calm, but the U.S. conflict with Iran has raised the stakes for the global economy. In this episode, Lauren Goodwin and Michael LoGalbo break down what disruption in the Strait of Hormuz could mean for the U.S. economy, monetary policy, global markets, and investors.

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