Markets Brace for Hurricane Florence's Impact

The video discusses assessing risks like natural disasters and their impact on hedge funds and reinsurers. It highlights the credit risk transfer market's vulnerability to disasters and the need for strategic decision-making. The discussion extends to the implications of trade wars on US equities and the global economy, with a focus on US-China trade relations and potential outcomes.

Discuss the potential impact of a trade war on U.S. equities and the broader market.

What is the significance of understanding asymmetric risk in investment strategies?