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Feb 18, 2010

Market Outlook: Markets focus on political risk

Turbulent markets due to political risk

Greek debt problem will be remedied

We remain positive about equities

Higher premium for risky bonds

 

After a good start to the year, the mood on the financial markets changed in
mid-January. Although many companies presented better than expected
results over the fourth quarter, fears predominated about the consequences
of the enormous budget deficits of some euro zone countries. The main losers
here were riskier investments (equities, commodities). Government bonds
issued by ‘safe’ countries profited from the increased risk aversion.

 

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