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Major changes ahead for the markets

Thursday, 15 January 2026, written by Edward Markus

Markets are pricing in a benign outcome, but three key uncertainties threaten that consensus. Geopolitical escalation, political interference in monetary policy, and disappointing productivity growth could rapidly change the outlook. This report examines how these risks could reshape markets.

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Eddy's Weekly Market Insight

Friday, 16 January 2026

Eddy's Weekly Market Insight

Major Changes Looming for Financial Markets: This weekend I am travelling, but I would like to share the key takeaways from yesterday’s Global Financial Markets report. Developments over recent weeks involving Venezuela, Greenland, Iran, Cuba, and Colombia point to profound shifts in the geopolitical and monetary landscape. These events are unlikely to be isolated incidents; rather, they appear to be early signals of structural changes that are likely to have a significant impact on financial markets in the years ahead. History shows that periods in which a dominant superpower risks losing its leading position are often accompanied by large-scale conflict. A similar situation now appears to be emerging...
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— Edward Markus, Founder & Chief Economist