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We’re now in the early days of the second half of 2026.
And that makes this a perfect time to reassess what’s working in your portfolio… and what isn’t.
You see, a lot has changed since the year began.
Conflict in the Middle East rattled investors and sent crude oil prices soaring. While tensions remain elevated, oil prices have come off their highs, and the market has largely been able to look past that uncertainty.








