Business hates uncertainty, we are constantly told. Well, investors aren’t all that keen on it either and since we seem to be enjoying a super-abundance of uncertainty at the moment, this is a peculiarly uncomfortable time to have your capital at risk in the markets. Between Brexit, the potential disintegration of the EU, weak economic growth and rising US interest rates there are few encouraging signs in any direction.
For those scratching their heads over where to put their money as 2019 begins, we highlight three trends to watch for in the year ahead and offer three thoughts on possible opportunities for these uncertain times.