US equities have hit record highs in recent days in anticipation of the signing of the Phase 1 trade deal, the Bank of England maintained interest rates 0.75%, but hinted at the possibility of rate cuts in the new year as Andrew Bailey has been named as Mark Carney's replacement to run the bank. Also, oil is ending the year on a high-note, with markets showing some bullishness for the year ahead, but are the risk factors to consider going ahead?

<p>US equities have hit record highs in recent days in anticipation of the signing of the Phase 1 trade deal, the Bank of England maintained interest rates 0.75%, but hinted at the possibility of rate cuts in the new year as Andrew Bailey has been named as Mark Carney's replacement to run the bank.&nbsp;Also, oil is ending the year on a high-note, with markets showing some bullishness for the year ahead, but are the risk factors to consider going ahead?</p>

Dovish or hawkish? Over or underweight? Bull or Bear? Investor paralysis? We speak to leading local and foreign analyst to find out how the different asset classes and markets will react to the latest news, results and even geopolitical events.

<p>Dovish or hawkish? Over or underweight? Bull or Bear? Investor paralysis? We speak to leading local and foreign analyst to find out how the different asset classes and markets will react to the latest news, results and even geopolitical events.</p>

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