Bill Hester, CFA, analyst at Hussman Fund wrote this excellent review of the 5 biggest global risks in 2012. Hussman is known for his conservative on valuation and risk management. This is the summary:
As we're all a bit forecast weary by this point in the year, here's a list - not of prognostications - but rather of potential risks that may come into even greater focus this year. These risks – whether they intensify or pass – will likely play an important role in driving the performance of global stock markets in 2012.
1) The Persistence of Wide Spreads Among European Debt – Even if Bond Holders are ‘Rescued'
2) Sovereign Debt Rollover Risks
3) The Depth of Italy's Recession
4) The ECB, LTROs and European Bank Funding
5) Widespread Global Slowdown
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As we're all a bit forecast weary by this point in the year, here's a list - not of prognostications - but rather of potential risks that may come into even greater focus this year. These risks – whether they intensify or pass – will likely play an important role in driving the performance of global stock markets in 2012.
1) The Persistence of Wide Spreads Among European Debt – Even if Bond Holders are ‘Rescued'
2) Sovereign Debt Rollover Risks
3) The Depth of Italy's Recession
4) The ECB, LTROs and European Bank Funding
5) Widespread Global Slowdown
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