Have to Be Cautious With This Volatility, Says Daman Investments’s El Adou

The video discusses the sharp sell-off in US equities and the inversion of the yield curve, indicating a potential global recession. It highlights the impact of economic data from China and Europe, particularly Germany, and the pressure from trade wars. The speaker advises caution due to high market volatility and suggests minimal changes to investment strategies. The focus then shifts to the UAE market, which has been underperforming since 2017 but shows potential due to low valuations compared to emerging markets. The Dubai Financial Market has seen a 15% increase year-to-date, indicating a possible economic shift.

What is one of the main concerns highlighted in the discussion about US equities?

• The rise in oil prices

• The inversion of the yield curve

• The decline in technology stocks

• The increase in interest rates

What is the primary reason for maintaining the current investment strategy despite market volatility?

• Government intervention

• High liquidity in the market

• Conviction in certain investment themes

• Rising interest rates

Since when has the UAE stock market been underperforming?

• 2018

• 2015

• 2016

• 2017

What is a potential positive aspect of the UAE stock market despite its underperformance?

• High dividend yields

• Low valuations compared to emerging markets

• Strong government support

• Increasing foreign investments

What has been the performance of the Dubai Financial Market since the beginning of the year?

• Declined by 10%

• Remained stable

• Increased by 15%

• Increased by 5%