Global trade has been a risk to the markets for most of this year. Through last week, ever more so. The tariff story has been a shock to the system and is beginning to see governments spend differently at home. Investing in their own supply chains, or with new partners in the global system. Fresh rounds of local stimulus means new opportunities to bolster exposure to global local markets and give parts of the emerging world new reasons to shine. Joining the show today to discuss her approach to this new playing field is Fidelity Global Asset Allocation Portfolio Manager, Ayesha Akbar.

Recorded on July 11, 2025.

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