Emerging markets are gaining traction, with MSCI EM index up 2.1% in five sessions. "Risk management finance" principles suggest currency hedging, given the dollar index’s move to 104.2 could erode local asset returns despite equity rally potential in Brazil and India. From his work bringing AI to Wall Street, Dhar has seen how it has changed portfolio optimization, tax strategies and risk management in professional investing. EY Global and Americas Technology Risk Cybersecurity Assurance Leader Bond yields remain elevated at 4.32% for the U.S. 10-year Treasury, pressuring growth equities. Portfolio "risk management finance" adjustments are shifting toward higher-quality dividend stocks as a buffer against rate volatility.