Nerves of steel: Hyper-sensitive markets could falter unless they face headwinds head on

Pro-risk positioning makes sense in recovery

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Last year’s rally in risk asset classes has carried over into 2021, with global stocks and credits at all-time highs. Alongside rising markets, some analysts have now begun to question whether we are in bubble territory. We think that's premature.

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