“The theme of ‘economics vs politics’ is still running strong given the cycle of elections under way, but we believe markets have not adjusted yet to the realities of the new leadership styles in place,” Maisonneuve said.
She believes that the “unconventional” electoral campaigns seen over the past year could herald a structural, long-lasting rise in populism that could yet turn into a wider, global movement.
What that wider movement might be called, it’s hard to say, though there is an alternative.
“Will the populist tide turn in the wake of the likely voter disappointment from the failed promises of newly elected leaders?
“If global growth remains tame, will we see further extremes or will sentiment subside?”
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