Why are my stocks in the red?

Have your stocks been down recently? Potentially seen some headlines about an imminent market crash? Well hey, volatility and surprises seem to be the never ending gift of 2021! On today’s episode we break down three of the biggest news stories that are playing a role in the current share market volatility. We unwrap why the Chinese Property Developer Evergrande and its defaults affects the Australian stock market, how the US government could run out of money and what’s happening with inflation. Plus, we discuss some ways in which investors try to de-risk their portfolios during turbulent times.

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