Investors react more strongly to global threats than actual events. Here's a better way to deal with uncertainty

The drumbeat of geopolitical uncertainty has grown louder in recent months. Trade wars, military conflicts, and diplomatic standoffs are reshaping the economic landscape. In reaction, the S&P 500 has dropped as much as 9 per cent from its mid-February high. Whether it's tariff disputes, widening conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, or tensions in Asia, investors have to navigate a world where risk can't be measured by market statistics alone. Daily headlines and rapid-fire tweets cause seemingly constant policy shifts, understandably unsettling investors. These market reactions aren't anything new. In just the past decade, we have seen similar…