US equity futures are under heavy pressure right now as the expanding overseas conflict makes stagflation a much more realistic threat. Rising energy and agricultural commodity prices are pushing Treasury yields higher and negatively impacting overall market sentiment. We are also fighting against historical seasonal weakness, a surging US Dollar, and notable private credit fund redemptions nearing 8%. Given all these complex global headwinds, slowly scaling into new positions seems to be the smartest way to navigate the current environment.

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