The situation in Syria and the Middle East remains critical, and the unresolved Russia/Ukraine conflict is also a dangerous source of geopolitical risk. Such issues could have a significant impact on financial markets, especially as the European Central Bank’s policies and the flood of liquidity have altered natural market price equilibria. In such an uncertain environment, I believe it is important to have efficient hedging strategies and solid risk management discipline.
Matteo Germano is global head of multi-asset investments for Pioneer Investments