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Jan 2024
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Market takeaways from 2024’s World Econo...

GOLDMAN SACHS
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What economic issues were top of mind for world leaders as they gathered at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland this week? Luke Barrs, global head of client portfolio management in Fundamental Equity within Goldman Sachs Asset & Wealth Management, discusses the key takeaways from Davos, as well as how investors are approaching today’s geopolitical landscape. 

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