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Three market concerns move to the fore

Exploring the potential for populism, protectionism and pressure on debtors: Last week brought renewed focus to three areas of concern: populism, protectionism and pressure on debtors. It appears that we may be moving closer to certain outcomes that could be of concern to markets.

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Blockchain – the beginning of a new technological revolution?

In the latest Risk & Reward magazine we discuss bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies, look at what makes blockchain technology so interesting and why a wide variety of industries are so fascinated by the long-term potential of cryptotokens.

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Why should investors consider credit factors in fixed income?

We believe the adoption of fixed income factors allows investors to better decide which risks and returns are appropriate for their portfolios. We discuss our four-factor model for credit – liquidity, quality, value, momentum and the multi-factor approach.

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Protectionism rears its ugly head again

With the US applying aluminum and steel tariffs to Canada, Mexico and the European Union, and exploring tariffs of up to 25% on imported cars, free trade is being threatened.

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Trade wars: A worldwide web of worry

In the event that the Trump administration moves forward with tariffs on imported automobiles, retaliatory tariffs might mean the US may end up being the bigger loser in a trade war over the longer term.

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Is it time to worry about a liquidity crisis?

Large-scale asset purchases by major central banks has added to the abundance of liquidity in markets, however the tide is now turning in the opposite direction. As balance sheet normalization accelerates, it seems likely that liquidity issues could accelerate too.

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A Map for the Future of the Euro: Navigating political conflicts

In our first ‘Future of Europe’ white paper, former Deputy Prime Minister of Poland Jacek Rostowski and Invesco Global Market Strategist Arnab Das analyse the tensions reshaping Europe in the era of Brexit, Trump and Putin.

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What does a trade war mean for US macro fundamentals?

In recent weeks, the prospect of a global trade war has emerged more clearly and presents major consequences for global markets. While the implications are difficult to assess, a tightening of financial conditions could be strong enough to significantly curtail US growth.

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