What do you think will have the biggest impact on the stock markets this year?
For me, it's probably the replacement of the Fed Chair. If someone close to Trump were to take over, that independence could be undermined and there would be pressure to cut rates. In that case, I'd expect significant volatility and stocks could swing sharply up and down.
There may be several such events this year and everyone is watching slightly different things. I'd be glad to read what you consider to be the key factors.
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Peace in Ukraine could change a lot. Stocks would likely rise, and defense-sector shares would see an interesting reaction.
I think just saying "Trump" alone would be enough :D. The way he ran wild in his first year and the bizarre things he did won’t be toned down next year.