CNBC Pro Talks: How to shield your portfolio amid soaring geopolitical risks

Chaos in the Middle East and the Crimson Sea. Two years of war in Ukraine. Tensions in the South China Sea. Geopolitical hazards are increasing around the world, generating it a tough and uncertain time for buyers. In the second Professional Converse of 2024, CNBC’s Morgan Brennan speaks with four top rated advisors, strategists and analysts to discuss how traders can navigate soaring geopolitical uncertainty: Sassan Ghahramani, president and CEO of SGH Macro Advisors Sheila Kahyaoglu, aerospace and protection analyst at Jefferies Ronald Epstein, senior equity analyst at Lender of The usa Securities and Stephanie Hyperlink, chief financial commitment strategist at Hightower.

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