Markets Are Shrugging Off Uncertainty
Project Syndicate • 2/3/2026
Summary
Despite geopolitical and policy volatility at the start of 2026, key metrics of financial-market uncertainty remain largely unaffected. This suggests that either political sentiment and media narratives are exaggerated, or markets are ignoring potential risks.
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