Geopolitical risk has risen sharply over the past year – and in recent months concerns have intensified around the prospect for further escalation across a range of geographies and dimensions. Our International Advisor and geopolitics expert Scott Livingstone, Co-Head of G10 FX Strategy Brian Daingerfield, and Global Head of Global Head of Economics & Markets Strategy John Briggs discuss the recent conflict in Israel, the effects on trade of ongoing flashpoints, and whether new geopolitical tensions will arise in the year ahead.
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NB: This was recorded on 1 November 2023.
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