Market drivers in times of disease, and why bulls should have fear of the dark – Interview with Mário Blaščák


Markets are cheering the potential reopening of the economies and benefit from Fed stimulus, says Dr. Mário Blaščák, Columnist at business daily Hospodárske noviny  In a wide-ranging interview with Yohay Elam, Blaščák discusses upcoming central bank meetings, the vulnerability of Britain, gold prices, and why the autumn may bring a downfall among other topics. Not everything is gloomy and there are always opportunities.

 

 

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