BlackRock Says Fragmentation Risks Are Weighing on Europe

The video discusses a geopolitical risk dashboard focusing on European fragmentation, highlighting its impact on market focus and broker research. It examines European market sentiment, noting the influence of populism and the underperformance of European equities. The discussion extends to growth expectations and ECB policy, considering potential rate hikes and the influence of global trade tensions and political factors.

What does Whaley's geopolitical risk dashboard primarily monitor?

• Market focus on geopolitical events

• Weather patterns in Europe

• Technological advancements

• Cultural trends

Which geopolitical event was highlighted as significant in the first section?

• Asian economic growth

• European fragmentation

• Middle Eastern conflicts

• North American trade agreements

What is the current sentiment towards European equities according to the second section?

• Rapidly growing

• Least owned and unloved

• Moderately popular

• Highly favored

What are some of the concerns affecting ECB policy expectations?

• Cultural shifts

• Technological innovations

• Global trade tensions and Italian politics

• Environmental changes

When is the potential rate hike by the ECB expected to occur?

• In late 2018

• In early 2019

• After summer 2019

• Before summer 2019