Are financial markets too complacent about geopolitical risks?
Financial markets appear to be overlooking any potential volatility from global political and other international developments, according to MJW in commentary attached to its latest survey of fund performances.
“While bond market volatility is above average, it is trending down,” MJW's Ben Trollip said.
“Equity market volatility is not far off 'rock bottom' levels. And all the while we have two major conflicts underway in Ukraine and Gaza,”
His commentary was dated July 18, so before US President Joe Biden decided to withdraw from contention in the November...MORE»
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