Everything Counts | Episode 47: How to invest during economic uncertainty
About this episode
Chris Holdsworth discusses how to invest during economic uncertainty and the importance of behavior over market conditions.
When markets feel uncertain, the hardest part isn’t the volatility, it’s knowing how to respond. In this episode of Everything Counts, chief investment strategist of Investec Wealth & Investment International Chris Holdsworth breaks down how to think about investing during uncertain times, and why behaviour often matters more than market conditions. From geopolitics and inflation to shifting growth expectations, we separate market noise from the signals that actually matter – and explore how behaviour shapes long-term outcomes. In this episode, we cover: • What’s really driving economic uncertainty • The difference between market noise and meaningful signals • Why investors make mistakes during volatility • Whether to stay invested or move to cash • What “staying the course” looks like • How to build a disciplined long-term investment strategy • The role of diversification and offshore investing Whether you’re new to investing or more experienced, this conversation focuses on what matters when markets feel unpredictable. Subscribe now for more conversations that prove when it comes to money, everything counts. 00:00 Introduction 01:00 What is driving economic uncertainty 02:30…
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