2018 a Woeful Year for Investors

The video discusses the poor performance of asset classes in the current year, noting the absence of significant winners. U.S. Treasury bills were the best performers, while emerging markets suffered losses. The broad-based losses are attributed to central banks withdrawing liquidity, impacting global markets.

What were the notable trends in asset class returns this year?

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How did U.S. Treasury bills perform compared to emerging markets?

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What factors contributed to the broad set of losses across various assets?

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What role did central banks play in the financial system this year?

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In what ways did the Federal Reserve's actions impact liquidity in the market?

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