Market Review and Trends
Tariffs, Tit-for-Tats and Trade Wars
By The Bedokian Portfolio  •  April 8, 2018
Recently the financial markets are jittery over trade issues between the two largest economies of the world, China and the United States. With figurative blows at each other, the markets are experiencing a roller coaster ride of sorts. Over the past five days from 2 Apr to 6 Apr, the S&P 500 index swung between 2558 and 2671 points1, while our STI fluctuated between 3339 and 3445 points2.
While it is not confirmed whether some or all of these tariffs will come to fruition, such news could bring butterflies to most stomachs. Though some may consider these market swings as minor, in reality we do not really know what is in store for investors in the future. So in case of a trade war happening, what should we do about it?
Think Regional and Country
Though the atmosphere of the markets may be pessimistic, there are some ...
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By The Bedokian Portfolio
My first encounter with the financial markets started in the aftermath of the 2008/2009 Global Financial Crisis. Before this, I had no notion of what investment and trading were, although I had learned about economics, business management and accounting back in my university studies. I was a trader when I first started, albeit an amateurish one, and trading was just a side hobby of mine ...
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