Investing amid uncertainty: Why volatility can be your 'friend'

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Why it matters

Investors are facing uncertainty due to geopolitical issues, but a financial advisor suggests that volatility can be beneficial for investors who know how to play the markets.

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Neutral How the article is written, as reported by the source.

Expected market reaction

Neutral Confidence 70% How confidence is read Horizon: Short term Impact: Moderate

Market impact analysis based on neutral sentiment with 70% confidence.

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Evidence
Source Yahoo Finance
Claim Investing amid uncertainty: Why volatility can be your 'friend'
Affected assets OIL
AI inference Neutral · 70%
Generated 2026-03-06 15:50

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Analysed by Llama 3.1 8B Instant (Groq) Methodology v1.0 Generated
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Original source

Geopolitical uncertainty is making it difficult for investors to get a clear read on which parts of the market (^DJI, ^GSPC, ^IXIC) they should be putting their money into. GenWealth Financial Advisors co-owner and managing principal John Shrewsbury joins Market Catalysts host Julie Hyman to offer expert tips for investors on how to play the markets, even in uncertain, volatile conditions and a shaky labor market. Watch the video above to hear why Shrewsbury calls the surge in oil (CL=F, BZ=F) prices a "red flag." To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Catalysts.

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Original article published by Yahoo Finance on March 6, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.

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