The fourth quarter and 2018 are now in the books, and the ongoingresurgence of market volatility and uncertainty around key thematic influences are set to carry into 2019. With fundamental issues around US-led trade wars, Brexit, political uncertainty rising in Europe, emerging market contagion, among others lingering, the first three months of the New Year should produce opportunities across asset classes.
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USD Buffeted by Market Volatility, Fed, Politics[2]
Heading into 2019, the Greenback will continue to be buffeted by systemic crosswinds that could cater to its more elementary fundamental roles or alternatively see capital diverted by unique stability risks.
Missed Window of Opportunity at End of 2018 Portends Weak Start to 2019 for Euro[3]
Heading into first quarter of 2019, even as the Italian government appears to have actually reached an agreement this time around after months of tense negotiations, it’s difficult to feel that troubles will fade and storm clouds dissipate.
GBP Rudderless on Brexit Permutations[4]
The United Kingdom is scheduled to leave the European Union on March 29, 2019; and as we stand, the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement that is currently on offer from the EU to the UK will not pass through a vote in the House of Commons.
Yen Still a Haven in a Very Uncertain World[5]
In truth, the Japanese currency will start the New Year on a knife-edge, its fate very much prey to developments
