As geopolitical tensions intensify in early 2026, their impact on markets is becoming increasingly evident. In this article, Bedrock’s Head of Investment Advisory, Helena Eaton, examines how conflict‑driven volatility is reshaping asset class performance and elevating defence spending.
This month we discuss the fallout from US and Israeli strikes on Iran, the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and the market consequences of an oil shock that has left few places to hide.
Bedrock has been named Best Independent Wealth Manager at the 2026 Euromoney Private Banking Awards, recognising the firms ability to combine independence with scale, sophisticated investment leadership, and a fully integrated multi‑family office offering.