Populist resurgence – key questions for capital markets

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Populist resurgence – key questions for capital markets

Author: Andy Kochar

June 4, 2018

Populist political risk has re-emerged in Europe. The Italian sovereign bond market has been in flux and equity markets have declined. Andy Kochar discusses key questions for capital markets globally in light of these developments.

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Andy Kochar

Andy Kochar, CFA

Portfolio Manager and Head of Credit, Fixed Income Analysts

AGF Investments Inc.

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