StanChart's Goh Favors Global Equities, Gold, Chinese Assets

The video discusses how financial markets historically react to geopolitical events, often with short-lived volatility. It highlights past events like the Crimea invasion and the Iraq war, noting markets typically rebound. Current strategies suggest adding risk hedges due to Ukraine-Russia tensions, with gold and yen as safe havens. If tensions ease, buying on dips may benefit riskier assets, including European and U.S. equities. The video advises against panic selling, emphasizing historical patterns of market recovery.

How do financial markets typically react to major geopolitical events according to historical data?

• They remain unaffected.

• They show short-lived volatility.

• They experience prolonged volatility.

• They experience a permanent decline.

What is one of the suggested risk hedges during the current geopolitical uncertainties?

• Buying real estate

• Investing in gold

• Buying technology stocks

• Investing in cryptocurrencies

Why might investors consider Chinese assets during global uncertainties?

• They are highly correlated with global markets.

• They are less correlated with global economies.

• They are more volatile than other assets.

• They are heavily influenced by U.S. policies.

If the Ukraine situation stabilizes, what market behavior is expected to be on display?

• Selling on peaks

• Buying on dips

• Avoiding all investments

• Investing in bonds only

Which region's equities have been more deeply affected due to potential risks to energy supply?

• South American equities

• African equities

• European equities

• Asian equities