The Spotlight | Generali Investments

Ukraine War: 5 Key Questions for Investors | Interview with Vincent Chaigneau, Head of Research at Generali Insurance Asset Management

March 02, 2022 Generali Investments Season 1 Episode 68
The Spotlight | Generali Investments
Ukraine War: 5 Key Questions for Investors | Interview with Vincent Chaigneau, Head of Research at Generali Insurance Asset Management
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The invasion is a historical attack against the European post-war order, says Vincent Chaigneau, Head of Research at Generali Investments. In this short, informative episode, Vincent addresses key long-term structural implications, the economic impact of the war and sanctions, the stagflation risk, the policy options and investment recommendations in such an uncertain and unusual environment. 

Chapters details:

  • 00:22 The Russian invasion of Ukraine has roiled financial markets. The implications are very wide. Let’s start with the broad, long-term view. Is this a major change in the world order?
  • 01:34 Now looking at the near-term outlook. Is the invasion a game-changer for the global economy?
  • 03:10 The sanctions on Russia are broad and tough. What will be the impact on the local economy, and shall we prepare for default on the debt? Is this a systemic risk?
  • 04:31 Back to developed markets, growth will be lower, but inflation higher. What to expect rom policy makers?
  • 05:18 To conclude, how to invest in this extremely unusual and uncertain environment?

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The Russian invasion of Ukraine has roiled financial markets. The implications are very wide. Let’s start with the broad, long-term view. Is this a major change in the world order?
Now looking at the near-term outlook. Is the invasion a game-changer for the global economy?
The sanctions on Russia are broad and tough. What will be the impact on the local economy, and shall we prepare for default on the debt? Is this a systemic risk?
Back to developed markets, growth will be lower, but inflation higher. What to expect rom policy makers?
To conclude, how to invest in this extremely unusual and uncertain environment?