Sentiment Survey Ranks the Biggest Risks for 2017

The video discusses a survey of investment professionals managing over a trillion dollars in assets. It highlights a shift from deflation concerns to positive growth, with a focus on Asia, particularly China and India. Key risks include U.S. trade policy and geopolitical issues like Brexit. The video outlines three main themes: global growth, geopolitical impacts, and technological disruption. It also examines China's economic stability, debt concerns, and recent reforms.

What was the primary focus of the investment bankers and hedge fund managers for the first time in many years?

• Deflation

• Negative growth

• Positive growth

• Interest rates

Which regions were the top picks for investment according to the survey?

• Middle East and Europe

• Asia and the US

• Europe and Africa

• South America and Australia

What was identified as the number one risk by the participants?

• Climate change

• U.S. trade policy

• Technological disruption

• Currency fluctuations

Which geopolitical events were highlighted as concerns in the survey?

• South American political instability

• Middle East conflicts

• Asian territorial disputes

• Brexit and French elections

What are the three main themes identified in the survey?

• Growth, geopolitics, and technological disruption

• Deflation, interest rates, and currency stability

• Environmental issues, social change, and governance

• Trade wars, inflation, and market volatility

What is the consensus regarding the Federal Reserve's interest rate change?

• No change

• 25 basis points increase

• 75 basis points increase

• 50 basis points increase

What recent initiatives have contributed to China's economic stability?

• Expansion of the service sector

• Reduction in export tariffs

• Value-added taxation

• Increased foreign investment