Core Viewpoint - The equity and bond markets are experiencing a downturn, reflecting a sentiment that war brings no benefits to the financial landscape [1]. Group 1 - The author has 28 years of experience as a professional trader, analyst, and portfolio manager, previously running the equity trading desk at Northern Trust Co. in Chicago [1]. - The author is now a private investor and the founder of a nonprofit investor advocacy firm, with an average annual return of 17.2% since January 2009 [1]. - The author publishes stock picks in a newsletter format, providing updates on market outlook and model portfolios to subscribers on a weekly basis [1].