Five Risks Investors Should Watch Right Now: #183

Markets have enjoyed a strong run, but are there warning signs investors should be watching? In this episode, Diana Mousina and My Bui unpack five key risks that could impact markets in the months ahead, from rising bond yields and interest rate expectations to Middle East tensions, US politics and a slowing Australian consumer. They also explain why long-term investors shouldn't lose sight of the opportunities that still exist despite the uncertainty.

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00:00 Introduction: Why investors should pay attention to risks

01:05 Risk #1: Rising bond yields and why markets care

03:49 Risk #2: Interest rate expectations increase

04:33 Why the US Fed may still raise rates

07:12 Fed credibility, politics and market expectations

09:20 Risk #3: Middle East tensions and oil prices

10:19 Risk #4: Trump, US politics and midterm elections

12:00 Risk #5: Australian consumer slowdown

13:45 What it means for markets and investor returns

14:12 Reasons to remain optimistic long term

14:37 Closing remarks.