With everything unfolding in the Middle East, it is worth stepping back and looking at what these headlines may actually mean for markets and the broader economy. As expected, markets reacted with some volatility due to all of the uncertainty, energy concerns, and geopolitical risk involved. When events like this occur, it helps to step back and see things through two perspectives: The macroeconomic view, your personal financial plan & investment strategy. Why Markets React Quickly. If there is one thing the markets don’t like, it’s uncertainty. Stock market fluctuations tell the story of what the investors are expecting to happen in