The world is currently watching the unfolding the trade war between the US and China, which deteriorated into a trade and currency war between the nations with the world's leading GDPs. Volatility has increased across all asset classes, and the potential for a prolonged period of risk-off has increased.
The next significant issue facing markets could be the approaching deadline for the UK's exit from the European Union, which turned out to be a moving target under former Prime Minister Theresa May. Prime Minister May rose to the highest office in the UK in the