03 Mar Five big picture implications of the war in Ukraine of relevance for investors
Key Points:
- The situation regarding Ukraine is at high risk of getting worse before it gets better for investment markets.
- The key is how much Russian energy exports are disrupted & whether NATO forces avoid the conflict.
- Five big picture implications are likely to be: increased geopolitical tensions; reduced globalisation; higher commodity prices; higher inflation; and higher interest rates over the medium term.
- Australian shares have so far been more resilient thanks to higher commodity prices & strong dividends.