BlackRock sees a major risk in the ongoing tensions between the United States and China. According to their Investment Institute, this conflict has a high-risk score of 1.5. In contrast, the risk score for a significant terrorist act is much lower. This marks the rivalry as a critical concern for global markets. Both countries aim […]
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