Guy Stephens: He said, Xi said

Political tweeting

clock • 4 min read

The ever-expanding use of social media means investors now have to consider an additional input over and above the official channels of communication from the world's political leaders, writes Guy Stephenson

Some world leaders conform to historical protocol and rarely tweet, if at all. Others appear to use it outside of their advisers and any official press office - and it is this that can move markets. As an example, various members of the US Federal Reserve have previously hinted at a more hawkish or dovish view on interest rates compared with the chairman's official press release and then markets have seized upon the comment as it has gone viral.  As an investor, it is important to decide what is fact, fiction, off-the-cuff, conjecture or ‘mis-spoken' - the last of which apparently the...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Markets

Market Movers: Defence stocks up as NATO states expected to differ on 5% military spending target

Market Movers: Defence stocks up as NATO states expected to differ on 5% military spending target

'Enough for investors to pile into the defence sector once again'

Professional Adviser
clock 26 June 2025 • 1 min read
IFAs say Trump's tariffs are deterring clients from investing

IFAs say Trump's tariffs are deterring clients from investing

Advisers flag growing client caution amid 10% import duty

Isabel Baxter
clock 14 May 2025 • 2 min read
Advisers avoid 'knee-jerk' dismissal of US equities amid Trump's tariff shake-up

Advisers avoid 'knee-jerk' dismissal of US equities amid Trump's tariff shake-up

‘Although many market values have fallen, the fundamentals remain largely intact’

Isabel Baxter
clock 03 April 2025 • 5 min read