Breaking it Down: The Cycles of Economic Strife and Turmoil

Welcome to 'Breaking It Down,' where we embark on an enlightening journey into the world of futures, commodities, bonds, equities and more! In this edition, we shift our spotlight to the war cycle.

• The war cycle (Also coincides with the commodities cycle)

  

  
  

The term "war cycle" generally refers to the idea that wars and conflicts tend to follow a pattern or cycle over time. Here is the basic framework broken down into several phases:

1. Peace and Stability: The war cycle typically begins with a period of relative peace and stability. During this phase, i…