Sell signals: Five fund buyers reveal their key recession indicators
Return of volatility
Five fund buyers have revealed the key market crash signals to monitor amid concerns of a global reduction in liquidity as central banks begin reducing their balance sheets, alongside populism returning to the fore in Europe and US President Donald Trump implementing tariffs on his allies.
Last year was described as the ‘Goldilocks' year by investors, but in 2018 markets have seen a return to volatility. For example, the FTSE 100 hit a 2018-low of 6,889 points on 26 March before soaring...
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