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In a recent conversation with renowned investor Jim Mellon, Zak Mir delved deep into the state of the financial markets as we reach the midpoint of 2025. Jim, known as one of the UK’s largest and most astute investors, shared his candid views on the evolving global economic landscape, highlighting key opportunities and risks for investors today.  The Market Environment in 2025: A Year of Surprises and Strategic Shifts So far this year, the markets have experienced significant turbulence, exemplified by what Jim refers to as the “tariff dip” — a sharp market decline triggered by renewed tariff tensions and geopolitical uncertainties. However, rather than retreating, Jim and his team saw this as a buying opportunity, particularly focusing on regions outside the United States. While many investors were fixated on the US market, Jim emphasized that his portfolio strategy deliberately concentrated on Europe, the UK, and Asia, with a selective approach to US stocks. This regional focus has paid off well, as thes