Özkural: Impossible To Talk Markets Without Geopolitics

The video discusses the influence of geopolitics on market directions, emphasizing the importance of understanding geopolitical risks in asset management. It highlights the resilience of US markets and the potential impact of Trump's policies on global supply chains. The discussion covers geopolitical hotspots like Russia-Ukraine, the Middle East, and China, focusing on their implications for markets. Investment strategies are suggested, favoring US markets and specific European stocks. The video concludes with an analysis of European defense spending and its economic implications.

What role do you think geopolitics will play in determining market direction in 2025?

How do you perceive the relationship between fiscal policy and monetary policy in driving market pricing?

What are the implications of the Trump trade tariffs on globalization and supply chains?

In what ways might the end of the Ukraine-Russia conflict affect European security dynamics?

What factors contribute to the complexity of the geopolitical landscape in the Middle East?

How do you think the semiconductor manufacturing landscape will evolve in the context of U.S.-China relations?

What challenges do you foresee for European countries in balancing defense spending and economic productivity?