Weekly Market Outlook August 13, 2017

Pfäffikon SZ, Switzerland – Geopolitical tensions increased last week. Nevertheless, the altercation between the US and North Korea seems to become a non-event. Despite the extreme valuations, the stock market, in general, has not been touched in any way. The weakening does not cause fear for the moment. Self-reliance became a part of the investor many years ago.

In the coming week, investors are looking at macroeconomic figures on the Chinese and American economy, additionally to the tension between North Korea and the US. The agenda for business figures is becoming more empty.


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