The US markets have recently experienced a considerable degree of volatility, with the S&P 500 index...
The US markets have recently experienced a considerable degree of volatility, with the S&P 500 index experiencing an 8.1% intra-month swing in January. Investors viewed mixed economic data points, headlines and corporate news and sought to gain greater clarity on the health of the US economy. A key theme that has emerged to explain the current economic malaise and market volatility has been the negative impact of a possible conflict in the Gulf. While a resolution of the current Iraq crisis would initially restore consumer and business sentiment, it is unlikely to lead to a strong c...
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