Markets Face Three Big Geopolitical Risks This Week
- Persian Gulf troubles coincide with U.K. vote and Comey event
- ‘Sombre start to a huge week for markets,’ analyst Innes says
Here's What's Behind the Qatar Diplomatic Split
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Investors hoping for the return of market volatility should be careful what they wish for this week, with geopolitical risks looming.
The decision by a Saudi-led alliance of four countries to sever ties with Qatar is just the first in a string of events with the potential to drive big market moves. The sudden isolation of the Gulf state helps it join a growing list of political hot spots that includes the Korean Peninsula and Brazil.