Financial markets have shrugged off the capture of President Maduro, but this event reflects the new “Realpolitik” world where outcomes matter more than methods.
Investors should be vigilant and diversified across locations and asset classes,, given rich equity valuations and declining risk appetite.
US shutdown driven by partisan gridlock – not due to fundamental funding concerns. Markets appear unbothered. Limited long-term impact foreseen.
Re-globalisation of trade in a Realpolitik world, is reshaping the opportunity sets across global risk assets.
China equities are on a sustained uptrend. Supportive policies, solid earnings, fair valuations, and rising liquidity are the driving forces.