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Italy may be conduit for EM contagion
September 17, 2018 | Equity
If Italy's populist government increases government debt, prices of Italian bonds and banks could drop and trigger a larger crisis for the region and world.
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Capital Markets Outlook
Politics and protectionism may restrain economic momentum
July 6, 2018 | Capital Markets Outlook
Trade war and tighter Fed policy put pressure on the global financial system.
Fixed Income Outlook
Interest rates and trade create headwinds
July 30, 2018 | Fixed Income Outlook
While the outlook for global growth is favorable, challenges to fixed-income markets are increasing.
Equity Outlook
Buybacks and M&A may fuel equities, but trade conflict is a key risk
August 9, 2018 | Equity Outlook
Several trends could boost equity returns, but trade negotiations create market risk.