Following the financial crash of 2008, investors have benefited from a decade of bullish markets, and while there were indications that a slowdown was on the horizon, economic stasis caused by a flu pandemic was not on anyone's radar.
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The US dollar has performed well, up more than 7% since the end of 2017, and continues to enjoy a number of supports.
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This month: Pictet Asset Management’s Shaniel Ramjee