Walker Crips' Morgan: Dangers lurking in US markets

Threat of policy mistake

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Despite political chaos and growing geopolitical tensions, the US bull market has continued to storm ahead, largely unscathed by the tumult surrounding it, with the Dow Jones, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq all closing at record highs.

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