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Investors wary of inflation as Trump pursues ‘America first’ policy

By Shruthi Nair

When Donald Trump returns to the White House his “America First” policy is likely to increase inflation and global economic fragmentation, according to analysts.

“We [the Middle East] need to be much more picky about particular geographies, asset classes and even themes that we favour,” said Ben Powell, chief investment strategist at BlackRock’s Investment Institute, speaking to AGBI at Abu Dhabi Finance Week.

Watch the video to find out how Trump’s second term and “structural mega-forces” including AI, the energy transition and demographics are likely to impact the GCC.

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