The Italian election and European risk

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This edition of Oliver’s Insights looks at the implications of the Italian parliamentary elections.

The key points are as follows:

  • An inconclusive election in Italy, which has put a cloud over whether it will continue with economic reforms, has seen the return of worries regarding the Euro-zone.
  • Uncertainty is likely to linger for several weeks, but as we have seen in recent times in Europe there is a danger of overreacting as blow ups have tended to settle down without the feared collapse of the Euro.
  • Our assessment is that while the correction in share markets may have a bit further to go, not helped by Italy, the broad rising trend in markets will likely continue.

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