Investors should not become too obsessed with the UK's political challenges, warns Guy Stephens - as is ever the case, the markets will be primarily influenced by what is happening in the US
It is small wonder the developed world is sick and tired of politicians and the related media obsession. The UK election result was a fantastic display of the fundamental problem with today's political system - a complete disconnection between those who attain power and those who put them there - and we have seen it throughout the developed world. The reason, which many politicians are yet to wake up to, is social media and the speed with which every utterance and action goes viral. This means the individuals in power very quickly become the news whether it is a mistimed high-five from J...
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