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Middle East turmoil highlights the value of portfolio diversity

Mercer’s annual survey of investment returns shows emerging market global equities rose to the top of the table last year.

Iranian military during Quds Day march.

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The war in the Middle East and the turmoil it’s wreaked on financial markets have underscored how diversity is the best form of security during a time of crisis, according to investment firm Mercer.

The firm, which is owned by New York-listed Marsh McLennan, released its annual ‘Periodic

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Nicholas Pointon Mon, 09 Mar 2026
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