What developments in the Middle East may mean for you

In recent days, the United States has carried out targeted military strikes on Iranian facilities due to rising regional tensions. The US becoming involved in the dispute between Israel and Iran is seen as an escalation in the Middle East conflict which has created further uncertainty in markets.

These developments have sparked some turbulence in global markets, particularly in energy prices due to concerns over potential disruptions to supply. 

These events and the effects are still unfolding so we may continue to see fluctuations in markets.

As global financial markets move up and down, the value and returns of your super and investments may change in the short term.   

While this can be concerning, history shows that markets rise over time. So it’s important to avoid knee-jerk reactions, keep your long-term savings and investment goals in mind and carefully consider before making any changes to your investment strategy.  

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The CFS Investment team is experienced at managing unpredictability and has been putting measures in place to reduce the impact of increased market uncertainty for many months.

We’ve been actively positioning our portfolios to reduce the effect of these risks, as well as to take advantage of the opportunities that we see coming out of this period. 

As with any significant market event, it’s best to avoid impulse reactions, but to take a long-term view.    

However, if you are concerned about your investment strategy, speak to your financial adviser. If you don’t have an adviser, you can book a free consultation with our guidance team or use our find an adviser service to locate a financial adviser near you. 

If you have any questions about your super or investments, call us on 13 13 36, Monday to Friday 8:30am – 6pm, Sydney time.