Biggest Risk to Markets are U.S.-China Trade, Fed Policy, Says Goldman Sachs’s Waldron

The transcript discusses global economic risks, focusing on US-China trade tensions, Brexit, and political uncertainties like US impeachment proceedings. It highlights the impact on markets and investment strategies, emphasizing the US economy's resilience. The discussion also covers business opportunities in China and the Middle East, and developments in financial markets, including IPO valuations and Treasury demand.

What are the main global risks affecting markets as discussed in the first section?

• US-China trade tensions and Brexit

• Rising interest rates and inflation

• Climate change and natural disasters

• Technological advancements and automation

How is the US consumer data described in the context of trade tensions?

• Irrelevant to economic growth

• Unpredictable and volatile

• Fundamentally strong

• Weak and declining

What geopolitical events are contributing to elevated risk premiums in the market?

• Cultural shifts

• Natural disasters

• Technological innovations

• US election and Brexit

Which region is considered a safe haven for capital amid global risks?

• Africa

• United States

• Asia-Pacific

• Europe

What is the impact of the trade war on Goldman Sachs' business in China?

• Negative impact due to market access issues

• Positive impact with increased opportunities

• Neutral impact with no significant changes

• No impact at all

How are tech unicorn valuations described in the context of public and private markets?

• Unchanged and stable

• Declining in both markets

• Cresting in private markets and aligning with public markets

• Consistently rising in both markets

What is the expected trend for Treasurys as a safe haven towards the end of the year?

• Increased demand and higher yields

• No demand and stagnant yields

• Decreased demand and lower yields

• Stable demand with slight fluctuations