IG's Chen on Markets Outlook, Strategy

The video discusses the potential risks of high interest rates and inflation globally, with a focus on geopolitical tensions involving Taiwan and China. It highlights the market's reaction to these risks, particularly in the APAC region, and the economic impact on countries like Australia and Japan. The discussion also covers the Chinese market's response to COVID policies and the tech sector's challenges due to a stronger dollar and inflation differences between Asia and the West.

What is one of the main geopolitical risks discussed in the video?

• Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan

• Brexit negotiations

• North Korea's missile tests

• The Paris Climate Agreement

Which region is expected to be most affected by the geopolitical tensions?

• APAC

• Africa

• Europe

• South America

What economic challenge is Hong Kong currently facing?

• Housing market crash

• Rising inflation

• Increase in unemployment

• Decline in GDP

Which sector is facing challenges due to a stronger dollar and outflows?

• Tourism

• Automobile

• Technology

• Agriculture

How does the inflation rate in Taiwan and China compare to Western countries?

• Higher than Western countries

• Lower than Western countries

• Equal to Western countries

• Fluctuating unpredictably