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Frank Kelly: U.S. government and political affairs

Frank is the Founder and Managing Partner of Fulcrum Macro Advisors, a political risk advisory firm based in Washington, DC. He is the senior political strategist for DWS.

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Geopolitical risk creates uncertainty, which can have a direct impact on stock and bond markets. Each week, Frank Kelly offers his expert insight on the latest political news and events from Washington. Learn about the potential effects on client portfolios and what to watch for in the weeks ahead.

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31-Aug-26 Blog

Frank Kelly’s Congressional Outlook | August 31, 2026

By: Francis (Frank) J. Kelly

Time’s Up – The Congressional calendar is almost done, but markets should watch for possible debt ceiling increase

Politics
30-Aug-26 Blog

Frank Kelly’s Geopolitical Week Ahead | August 30, 2026

By: Francis (Frank) J. Kelly

Putin and Xi to meet at SCO, the G20 finance ministers and central bank heads gather in North Carolina, and Germany and the EU prepare tough new sanctions on Russia.

Politics
26-Jul-26 Blog

Frank Kelly’s Geopolitical Week Ahead | July 26, 2026

By: Francis (Frank) J. Kelly

Markets struggle to understand where the US-Iran war is heading, world leaders gather in Washington for Senator Graham's funeral, Keiko Fujimori becomes Peru's president, and a big week for central banks and earnings.

Politics

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