This week's episode is a powerful reminder that uncertainty is always present in investing—even when markets are hitting all-time highs.

Despite geopolitical tension in the Middle East, ongoing oil market volatility, and continued concerns around inflation, the markets surged again this week. Hannah and Brad unpack why that's happening, what's driving earnings growth right now, and why investors often underestimate their biggest long-term risk: inflation.

The second half of the episode shifts into a deeply important financial planning conversation around inheriting wealth, sitting on large amounts of cash, and the emotional process of learning to trust an investment strategy over time.

You will learn

• Why markets rallied to new highs this week

• The impact of Iran ceasefire negotiations and oil prices

• Why earnings growth continues to support equities

• What happens when countries leave OPEC

• How oil supply impacts inflation and global GDP

• Why inflation—not volatility—is often the bigger long-term risk

• The emotional side of inheriting wealth

• Why many investors stay in cash too long

• A practical framework for easing into investing

• How long-term investing overcomes fear-based decision making

Connect with Hannah at Hannah.Chapman@x2wealthplanning.com and online at https://x2wealthplanning.com

Connect with Brad at bhaines@juncturewealth.com and online at https://www.juncturewealth.com