In the latest Polestar Podcast quarterly market update, Kevin Parton and portfolio manager Keith Allan discuss the key forces driving markets in 2026 — including inflation, oil prices, geopolitical tensions, interest rates, and ongoing volatility.
The conversation covers:
- Why markets continue hitting all-time highs despite uncertainty
- How geopolitical events impact inflation and everyday costs
- Portfolio strategies in higher inflation environments
- The role of real assets, cash positioning, and diversification
- Common investor mistakes during volatile markets
About the Guest – Keith Allan
Keith Allan is a Portfolio Manager with Harness Investment Management. Harness has engaged in a strategic partnership with VELA Wealth and provides discretionary portfolio management for many of VELA’s clients. With more than 15 years of buy-side investment management experience, Keith brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to provide insight and guidance to clients regarding their investment portfolios. At Harness, Keith is responsible for developing and maintaining investment portfolios for VELA clients. To learn more, please visit Harness Investment Management team page.
About the Host – Kevin Parton
Kevin Parton, CFP professional, specializes in personal and business financial planning, tax reduction, and estate planning. Kevin is diligently concentrating on client education as a powerful strategy for building financial certainty. As no financial situation is the same, Kevin and his team monitor clients’ plans and implement personalized strategies to reduce their personal and corporate taxes, and protect their income, assets, and loved ones against the financial consequences of a serious illness, injury or death, ensuring clients maintain financial certainty and peace of mind. To read more, please visit the VELA team page.
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Disclaimer
The information provided in the podcast transcript is designed for general informational purposes only and is not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or on any specific security or investment product.