It’s a Good Time to Be Back in the Market, Says XM Australia’s CEO

The video discusses the current state of trade talks, highlighting optimism in the market and potential resolutions by mid-March. It suggests increased risk appetite, particularly in emerging markets, and notes the rebound in global equities. The discussion also covers asset allocation strategies, emphasizing emerging markets and the strength of the Dow. The video addresses market volatility, protection strategies, and the impact of potential Fed rate changes, noting the strong performance of gold and crude oil.

What is the general market sentiment regarding the trade talks as discussed in the first section?

• Neutral, with no clear direction

• Concerned about immediate negative impacts

• Optimistic, expecting a resolution by mid-March

• Pessimistic, expecting no resolution

In the context of asset allocation, which market is highlighted as having a strong rebound?

• US market

• Chinese market

• European market

• Japanese market

What is the current state of the Dow as mentioned in the second section?

• Unpredictable

• Very strong

• Stable with no growth

• Weak and declining

How did gold perform during the market sell-off period?

• It declined significantly

• It remained stable

• It had a strong uptick

• It was unaffected

What is the expected number of rate rises by the Fed this year as discussed in the third section?

• None

• Three or four

• More than four

• One or two