Israel-Gaza and global geopolitics: The risks investors need to know about

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The recent flare-up in violence in Israel and Gaza has shocked the world and is among a number of geopolitical threats faced right now.

Anna Rosenberg, who is the head of geopolitics at the Amundi Investment Institute, dropped in to speak to Selector news editor Ian Heath about these key issues and the risks investors need to be aware of.

They discussed themes such as the stability of the Middle East region, the US-China rivalry and the political uncertainty we face in 2024 as several important elections loom.

7 Nov 2023 English South Africa Business

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