Investment conundrums mean volatile conditions in US equities

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It cannot have escaped the attention of many that the US equity market is a volatile place these day...

It cannot have escaped the attention of many that the US equity market is a volatile place these days. The S&P500 is more than 10% off its highs - despite its recent rally - and has been exhibiting volatility levels markedly higher than those of the past several years. The cause of this is the number of investment conundrums the US investor is faced with - conundrums that continue to dictate both market direction and the sectoral preferences within that. If you consider the issues currently facing investors, it is clear why the market is finding it tough to find a solid direction. Broad...

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