US President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington on October 21. Trump is a central figure in much of the pessimism weighing on global markets. Photo: EPA-EFE
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Uncertainties over US-China trade war, Brexit, Trump impeachment and a global recession leave investors deeply confused
- Stock markets continue to show signs of bullishness, yet bond markets are struggling and money is flowing into ‘safe haven’ assets. This shows how events weighing on confidence are of a political nature, pushing investors out of their comfort zone
US President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington on October 21. Trump is a central figure in much of the pessimism weighing on global markets. Photo: EPA-EFE