In moments like these

Events in the Middle East have escalated in recent days, and the consequences — human, political and economic — are serious.

We are not a news organisation and today is not about analysing every development. But moments like this remind us how quickly the world can change.

Flights are being cancelled. Governments are reassessing positions. When geopolitics moves from rhetoric to action, uncertainty rises sharply. As major financial markets reopen, they will begin to absorb the implications. Markets will respond, as they always do. Prices will move. Headlines will multiply.

But behind the immediate reaction lies a simpler reality: the world is complex, interconnected and increasingly fragile. Events far from home can ripple quickly through energy systems, supply chains and financial markets.

This is not a moment for dramatic conclusions. It is a moment for perspective.

Periods of uncertainty test institutions and individuals alike. They also remind us that stability is not something to assume, it is something to value.

In times like these, it can be worth reflecting on what in your own financial life is designed to endure.

We will continue to watch events unfold carefully.

For UK clients: At Glint, we make every effort to demonstrate a balanced conversation between gold, silver, crypto and fiat currencies when it comes to purchasing power and, while we strongly believe that gold is the fairest and most reliable currency on the planet, we need to point out that it isn’t 100% risk free. While we have seen a steady increase over time, the value of gold can fall, which means that its purchasing power can also decline.

For US clients: Graphic representations of value are for illustrative purposes only. The Glint debt card is issued by Sutton Bank, member FDIC. The sale, purchase and storage of precious metals are offered by Glint and not Sutton Bank. Your investment in precious metals through Glint is

· Not insured by the FDIC.

· Not a deposit or other obligation of, or guaranteed by, Sutton Bank.

· Subject to investment risks, including the possible risk of loss of the principal amount invested.

All investments involve risk, including possible loss of principal. The value of precious metals is affected by many economic factors, including but not limited to the current market price, demand, perceived scarcity, and quality of the precious metal. Precious metals can increase or decrease in value. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. As such, investing in precious metals may not be suitable for everyone.