We remain positive, but list of worries growing

SINGAPORE (Mar 12): The list of worries is growing longer. While we remain upbeat on the health of the global economy and corporate earnings prospects, the environment is shaping up to be more challenging for investors.

Markets have barely recovered a semblance of calm from the bruising correction last month, which was triggered by inflation-driven fears of higher interest rates. The week of March 5, stocks were again buffeted, this time by concerns of trade war and uncertainties from an Italian election that produced no outright winner.

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