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Three reasons private equity can help investors navigate uncertain markets

Locking up capital for longer can prevent investors from making emotional decisions that damage returns. PHOTO: REUTERS
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What a difference a month makes

A month can feel like a long time in markets. Investors ended March in an upbeat mood. Global stocks delivered their best first-quarter return in five years amid optimism over the strength of the US economy and hope that advances in artificial intelligence (AI) would lead to a golden age for profits.

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