What Are the Biggest Risks for Markets This Year?

The video discusses various market risks, focusing on political risks and their impact on markets, such as Brexit and US elections. It highlights the current market calmness and the potential for unexpected future shocks. The FX market is identified as a key area of volatility, with trends in the euro and dollar, and stabilization in emerging markets like China.

What is an example of a political event that can cause significant currency movements?

• Brexit in the UK

• China's economic policy

• The ECB's interest rate decision

• The US elections

What is the market's perception when everything seems calm?

• That risks are increasing

• That another shock is unlikely

• That another unexpected shock will likely occur

• That political risks are overestimated

Which market is primarily absorbing the volatility and risks?

• The stock market

• The bond market

• The FX market

• The commodities market

How is the US economy performing compared to the Eurozone?

• The US is doing worse

• The US is doing far better

• The Eurozone is outperforming the US

• Both are performing equally well

What is the economic trend in emerging markets like China?

• They are stabilizing

• They are unaffected by global trends

• They are declining

• They are experiencing hyperinflation