2017 Review and 2018 Outlook
Risk assets performed well in 2017, as the combination
of strong economic growth and low inflation helped drive
financial markets. This was all a far cry from the caution
that greeted the start of 2017, when investors were
concerned about the rise in populist politics. The next
12 months will see elevated levels of uncertainty due
to Brexit, however, Britain is still open for business and
remains the world’s number one financial centre.