The first half of 2023 demonstrated that a new era of elevated market and cycle volatility has dawned. Investors found themselves wrestling with questions about the US banking crisis, the timing and depth of a possible recession, and the direction of interest rates and inflation. To help navigate the uncertainty, we offer views from members of iStrat, our Investment Strategy and Solutions group. They share their market outlook for the second half of the year, as well as ideas for building a more balanced and resilient portfolio for staying focused on long-term opportunities, even in volatile environments.