There is very little to be positive about across major financial markets right now. The trade tensions show little sign of easing, whilst geo-political risk is elevated with the international condemnation of Saudi Arabia and President Trump ready to pull the US out of a nuclear arms treaty with Russia. Political risk in Europe is also a key factor with the Italian government standing firm over its populist spend increasing budget, whilst UK Prime Minister continues with (what I see as) the hardest job in politics, trying to deliver Brexit amidst pressure from both the EU and domestic fronts. The weakness and ... (full story)