The market has a "breadth" problem

December 13, 2021
Join InvestSense Director Jonathan Ramsay and Andrew Hunt of Hunt Economics as they discuss the markets ‘breadth’ problem and how strong liquidity should keep things afloat until February.
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Let's discuss the current market "breadth challenges" and what will affect markets in the coming months.

Join InvestSense Director Jonathan Ramsay and Andrew Hunt of Hunt Economics as they discuss the markets ‘breadth’ problem and how strong liquidity should keep things afloat until February. Furthermore, there are 4 blocs to watch in 2022:

  • Bloc One: The US and Australia - need to keep the asset price train going
  • Bloc Two: The Euro Zone - looking for a soft landing
  • Bloc Three: China & Much of Asia - depend on China maintaining control
  • Bloc Four: The Island Nations of Japan and the UK (and NZ?) - all have different problems and will have different solutions

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