Volatility and Options Markets: Uncertain Times; But Not Unprecedented

A New Cold War?

(5:29) U.S.-China relations have been tested over the course of the pandemic. There are rising concerns that a potential decoupling of the two countries could usher in a new cold war, which may bring negative impacts to the overall global economy. How might this affect China? Watch this video where Ning Meng, Portfolio Manager – China Equity, discusses his views with Patrick Liu, Head of China, on the economic and equity market outlook for China.

“The World’s Factory” Reopens

(5:32) Just as Chinese manufacturers are coming back online, the rest of the global economy is still struggling to contain the outbreak. With overseas demand for Chinese manufactured goods weakening, where does demand come from? How might this affect China’s economy?