Q+A: As markets surge, this investor still turns to the words of Warren Buffett

Q+A: As markets surge, this investor still turns to the words of Warren Buffett

Author: Fear and Greed April 8, 2026 Duration: 9:51

The market has bounced hard - up 2.6% in a day - on news of a ceasefire in the Middle East. But after weeks of volatility, the big question is whether this is the start of something more… or just another short-term surge.

Sean Aylmer talks to Roger Montgomery, Chief Investment Officer at Montgomery Investment Management, who says the rally is real - but the risks haven’t gone away. He also explains why he still considers the wisdom of legendary investor Warren Buffett in times like this.

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