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Easy money phase ends in markets - Report

Easy money phase ends in markets - Report

With balance sheets becoming generally stronger, the global financial system may seem in a better level, but too many countries still have complex structural problems regarding their financial systems, while policy makers continue to rely upon extraordinary measures to support their economies.

 

“The easy money has been made in the financial markets,” according to the ‘Global Investment Outlook - 2015’ report recently issued by the National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD).

 

The Eurozone would have the greatest opportunity to surprise, especially with the European Central Bank moving on quantitative easing, said Global Wealth Chief Investment Officer and Head of Investment Strategy Gary Dugan.

 

Meanwhile, Dugan and his team project MENA equity markets to face a challenging 2015.

 

Furthermore, MENA bond markets will remain the spotlight for local liquidity, and will see good support given very low yields elsewhere.

 

The report highlighted that oil prices will continue to affect market performance, as would any increase in dollar interest rates. However, local financial markets would continue to mature, bringing more sustainable inflows of foreign capital.

 

It added “As many currencies continue to be actively debased by their respective central banks, gold is very likely to benefit as investors return to it with enthusiasm as a reliable store of value during periods of volatility in markets.

 

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