Rockefeller Capital Management's CEO Greg Fleming said clients continue prioritizing artificial intelligence investments, even as Iran tensions and energy market volatility create near-term uncertainty.
Fleming, president and CEO of the wealth management firm, emphasized that clients maintain focus on AI-related market opportunities despite geopolitical headwinds. The comments came during a Bloomberg Television appearance.
The statement reflects a broader trend among institutional investors who view AI as a long-term wealth driver, capable of offsetting short-term market disruptions. Energy markets and Middle East tensions have created volatility, yet Fleming's remarks suggest affluent investors are not retreating from technology bets.
Rockefeller Capital Management oversees substantial assets for high-net-worth individuals and institutions. The firm's perspective offers insight into how wealth managers are positioning client portfolios amid competing macroeconomic pressures—balancing exposure to transformative technologies against immediate geopolitical risks.
Flaming's comments align with broader industry sentiment that AI adoption and deployment will reshape markets over the coming years, prompting investors to maintain positions despite near-term uncertainty.
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