
End of last year I posted the article that follows. The situation has not changed for the better.
Though indices have just lost a few percentage year-to-date, volatility might regain momentum by the end of the year in view of political irrational decisions, competitive protections, or ostracism.
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2018, a tumultuous year ?
Beginning February, votality regained momentum for the first time since beginning 2016 and stayed high.
What does it mean ?
It means that for an unexpected reason stock markets were surprised and an emotional reaction ensued, like the reaction a human being would have.
What was one of the reasons ?
Certainly, shareholders realised that interest rates would go higher with a global economic improvement. This factor was taken into account in February instead of last year because of euphoria.
In this context, companies with high Price/Earnings ratios suffered the most. The sectors that outperformed in that last parabolic wave were on the top of the negative performance list.
Strong economic factors, especially in Europe, might reassure shareholders in the next three to six months.
But, following this strong alert in stock markets, we suggest to be cautious and opportunistic along the bumpy road in 2018.
We strongly advise clients to get information from trusted sources and to build their own view of the economic cycle in order to act accordingly and to avoid losses by the end of 2018.
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We wish you a prosperous year.