Against all odds, the beginning of 2019 has been very good for the financial markets. Shares, bonds rose between 5 and 10% depending on the indices.
Oil has risen by more than 21%, zinc has gained 9%, copper 7% and even gold has appreciated by 3%.
The optimism seems to be taking place on the markets despite the fact that experts are still very concerned about the economic slowdown expected in 2019.
The year 2018 begun with great investor optimism against the backdrop of a growing global economy. Yet the year ended in panic. The capitulation obviously occurred at the end of the year, with the window dressing transactions for December 31st. However, we know that markets often exaggerate and can change direction without warning.
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