Europe

For some time, the equity market has benefitted from what has been termed a 'Goldilocks' environment.

Political concerns remain

Improving portfolio diversification

Cyber-security is an 'escalating threat'

Less scope for markets to get more expensive

Data from TrackInsight

European indices approaching historic peak levels

Could result in significant amount of disruption for markets

Difficulties remain while negotiating exit

Marking first anniversary of Article 50 being triggered