In early 2018, US equity markets had reached their highest levels on record, the ASX had shrugged off the shroud of the 5000s and volatility was at all-time lows. Yet for those who closely watch Treasury markets and geopolitics, there was great uncertainty unheeded by exuberant equity investors.

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In this very timely podcast, The Great Disconnect, Gemma Dale interviews Mark Todd, fixed income expert and host of Your Money, Your Call – Bonds vs Equities on Sky Business, about his views of the current market and his thoughts on:

geopolitical risks across the globe and their likely impact on markets

the potential impact of US tax cuts and unwinding QE over the long run

what he’s watching out for in 2018, and

ways to manage upside and downside risk in your portfolio. 

 

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