The recent market calm has unnerved traders all over the world, as weeks of turbulent trading have left investors on edge. Despite this uneasy lull in volatility, many are still wary of potential aftershocks that could cause further disruption to markets.
President Donald Trump’s decision to weigh shifting a criminal case from New York City to Staten Island has added additional uncertainty into the mix. Veteran money managers have also started bailing out of stock rallies due to Federal Reserve hawks flying overhead.
Adding even more strain onto global markets is news that parents are paying consultants up to $750,000 for help getting their kids into Ivy League schools and reports that key traders leaving Russia may put food supply risks at an all-time high. To make matters worse, Russian President Vladimir Putin recently signed new foreign policy laws, which could lead to increased geopolitical tensions worldwide if not handled properly by international leaders and governments alike.
Overall, it appears there will be no end in sight for post-tantrum market jitters anytime soon unless something drastic changes soon enough or another unexpected event occurs unexpectedly on the horizon – both scenarios being equally unlikely at this point given current conditions across world markets today.
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