geopolitical strains
Greater Pessimism Surrounding Brexit, U.S.-China, and Global Growth
October 16, 2019
Investor confidence regarding the main geopolitical risks of Brexit and U.S.-Sino trade continue to flip-flop seemingly on a daily basis, often without any concrete new actions. Still no deal on Brexit has been announced with the main sticking point being the handling of Northern Ireland’s border with Ireland, and time is getting exceedingly short. Trade […] More
A Risk Averse Tuesday
June 25, 2019
Persistent concerns about U.S. relations with Iran and China are weighing on stocks and lifting the price of gold. Another worry is the greater perceived likelihood of a non-negotiated Brexit. Share prices in Asia fell 1.2% in Hong Kong, 0.9% in China, 0.7% in Taiwan and 0.4% in Japan. Stocks in Europe have declined so […] More
