January 18, 2022

By Nigam Arora & Dr. Natasha Arora

Houthi Attack UAE

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Note the following:

• Investors need to understand the impact of geopolitics on their portfolios.
• For a while, it has been mostly calm on the geopolitical front, but that may not last.
• Houthis control Yemen.
• Houthis are aligned with Iran.
• Iran is flexing its muscle to persuade the U.S. to lift sanctions.
• Houthis attacked the United Arab Emirates with missiles and drones.  The attack set off explosions and killed three people near the airport in Abu Dhabi.
• Why should you care about any of the foregoing?