Exposure to U.S. Consumers the Way to Avoid Trade Risks, Says MetLife’s Matus

The video discusses the current market sentiment, highlighting growth concerns and political risks like US-China trade and Brexit. It emphasizes the challenges investors face in pricing these risks and suggests focusing on domestic stocks and US consumers as a strategic move. The US consumer is seen as a stable choice due to a strong job market and steady interest rates.

What is one of the indicators of bullish sentiment in the markets mentioned in the video?

• A Golden cross on the S&P 500

• A rise in global trade tensions

• A decline in interest rates

• An increase in unemployment

What makes it difficult for investors to price political risks?

• High inflation rates

• Stable economic growth

• Complexity of political scenarios

• Lack of historical data

How do political risks affect investor decision-making?

• They increase market stability

• They simplify investment choices

• They lead to more confident decisions

• They cause uncertainty and dysfunction

Why is the US consumer considered a strategic investment choice?

• Because of declining interest rates

• Because of strong job market and wages

• Due to high inflation rates

• Due to increasing unemployment

What is the current state of the US job market according to the video?

• There are more job openings than unemployed people

• Interest rates are rapidly increasing

• Wages are declining

• There are more unemployed people than job openings