2018 Geopolitical & Macroeconomic Horizon

As we look to the remainder of 2018, what geopolitical risks and concerns should we have our eyes on?  The Academy Securities team discusses how they see the remainder of 2018 playing out.  We discuss the following: Chinese Military Expansion and Trade: 0:00-4:30 North Korea: 4:31-7:31 Afghanistan: 7:32 - 9:46 US-Turkey Relatinoship: 9:47-12:11 Russia Cyber Influence: 12:12 - 15:51 Venezuela: 15:52 - 19:00 Military Presence in MENA: 19:01- 22:30 Market Commentary: 22:31 - 24:07 Senator John McCain Tribute: 24:08 - 30:36 Also, here is a link to Peter Tchir's piece titled "Don’t Be Afraid of the Big Bad BBB Bonds" As always you can reach us at [email protected].    Academy Securities is our nation's first and only Post-9/11 veteran and disabled veteran owned and operated investment bank with strength in capital markets, public finance, fixed income and equity trading.   Academy leverages intensive past Military training, in depth current financial experience, geopolitical knowledge and broad networks. Mission-driven teams bring out the best in each other for the benefit of our clients.