S&P 500 Drawdown – Geopolitical Events and Stock Market Reactions
S&P 500 Drawdown – Geopolitical Events and Stock Market Reactions This chart shows market responses to major events over the past 80 years. Image: LPL Financial LLC
BlackRock Geopolitical Risk Indicator for Global Trade Tensions
BlackRock Geopolitical Risk Indicator for Global Trade Tensions The recent decline of the indicator suggests that investors may be more complacent about the risk and impact of trade conflicts. Source: BlackRock Investment Institute – Global Investment Outlook Q2 2019
Annual Purchases of Gold by Central Banks
Annual Purchases of Gold by Central Banks The first three quarters of 2019 were the largest central banks purchase of gold in recent history, due to geopolitical tensions. Image: J.P. Morgan
Central Bank Gold Purchases
Central Bank Gold Purchases This year, central banks are purchasing gold at record highs, due to geopolitical tensions. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Why Is the Dollar So Strong?
Why Is the Dollar So Strong? There are several reasons for this: – Interest rates differential – Strong American economy and no immediate recession– American geopolitical dominance– Market shadow over Donald Trump’s re-election Image: The Daily Shot – The Wall Street Journal