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Bitcoin prices remained stable around $90,000 despite the US capture of Venezuelan President Maduro, but analysts warn of potential market turbulence on Monday due to geopolitical tensions and return of major investors, with fears of oil and stock market declines.
Investors are preparing for potential market turbulence as the Federal Reserve's balance sheet shrinks by $1 trillion. The Fed's balance sheet reduction, which involves the unwinding of its bond holdings, is expected to have an impact on financial markets, potentially leading to increased volatility and higher borrowing costs. Investors are closely monitoring the situation and adjusting their strategies accordingly.
Morningstar's chief U.S. market strategist, David Sekera, shares his outlook for the economy and offers investment strategies to navigate the market turbulence ahead. Sekera believes that the U.S. economy will continue to recover, but warns of potential inflation and interest rate hikes. He suggests diversifying portfolios and investing in sectors such as technology, healthcare, and consumer discretionary. Sekera also advises against making drastic changes to investment strategies based on short-term market fluctuations.
Japanese banks have been hit harder than Chinese banks by recent market turbulence due to their focus on buying bonds rather than making loans. Japan's three leading lenders lost over $20bn in market value last week, while China's big four state-owned banks gained over $30bn in Hong Kong and Shanghai trading.