4 global hotspots to watch

From blackrockblog.com

International events seem to matter more than ever for investors. From trade tensions to conflict in the Gulf to increasing populism, geopolitical events have at times roiled the markets in recent years. But geopolitical uncertainty is no reason to avoid international investing, which offers access to world class companies, potential growth and diversification for a portfolio. Investors certainly have had their hands full in tracking the key events that can impact portfolios.  A helpful resource that my colleagues at the BlackRock Investment Institute offer is the geopolitical risk dashboard, which measures and ... (full story)