Citi Private Bank's Wieting Sees a Good Environment for Investors

The transcript discusses the current economic environment, highlighting stronger revenue and corporate profits, particularly in the energy sector. It emphasizes the importance of long-term investment strategies amidst market volatility. The discussion covers the unusual tranquility of the 2017 stock market and the increased volatility in 2018 due to tighter monetary policy and global competition for savings. The transcript also examines the volatility across different asset classes, noting the exaggeration in the equity market and the potential for interest rate and credit volatility.

What factors contribute to the stronger revenue environment mentioned in the text?

How does the current volatility in the market compare to the tranquil stock market of 2017?

What are the implications of tighter monetary policy on the market as discussed in the text?

In what ways does the text suggest that the returns in 2018 will differ from those in 2017?

What does the speaker imply about the future of volatility in equity markets?