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EU regulator warns of ‘significant market correction’ on Russia-Ukraine conflict, overheated equities

Rising inflation and conflict in eastern Europe are just two of the threats to markets highlighted by Esma

Esma chair Verena Ross said a ‘significant market correction’ could be in the works
Esma chair Verena Ross said a ‘significant market correction’ could be in the works

Europe’s top markets regulator warned there is a risk of “significant market correction”, as geopolitical tensions, pandemic uncertainty, and overextended equities all weigh on its outlook.

The European Securities and Markets Authority said both liquidity and market risks were very high in its first report on trends and vulnerabilities in 2022.

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