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English translation: (as) affected by political tensions


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German term or phrase:im Spannungsfeld der
English translation:(as) affected by political tensions
Entered by: Horst Huber
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23:34 Dec 30, 2011
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Bus/Financial - Finance (general) / asset allocation
German term or phrase: im Spannungsfeld der
The term is used in the following heading

Asset allocation: die Märkte im Spannungsfeld der Politik

I understand 'Spannungsfeld' but am not usre how to put it this context.

Many thanks in advance
Caitriona
caitriona
Local time: 23:49
(markets) as affected by political tensions
Explanation:
Or "pressures". Just to trace the meaning and keep it simple?
Selected response from:

Horst Huber
Local time: 18:49
Grading comment
Thanks Horst, I used "Markets affected by political tensions" for the heading.
Best regards, Caitriona
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Summary of answers provided
4the influence of politics on the markets/the stress imposed on the markets by politics
Alison Kirkland
3(markets) as affected by political tensionsHorst Huber
3the influence of conflicting political interests on the marketfranglish
3the markets in the cauldron of politicsgangels
3amidst the conflicting priorities of politics/the political sphere
David Hollywood
1subject to political risks
andres-larsen


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subject to political risks


Explanation:
asset allocation: markets are ***subject to political risks***

sources:

International Bond Funds, Emerging Market and Global - Fidelity
https://www.fidelity.com/bond-funds/international-bond-funds
Fidelity offers international bond bunds including emerging market ... are subject to interest-rate, currency-exchange-rate, economic, and political risks, all of ... Diversification/Asset Allocation does not ensure a profit or guarantee against loss . ...

Project finance - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_finance
The financing is typically secured by all of the project assets, including the revenue-producing ... Risk identification and allocation is a key component of project finance. A project may be subject to a number of technical, environmental, economic and political risks, particularly in developing countries and emerging markets. ...

Handbook of Quantitative Finance and Risk Management - books.google.com/books?isbn=0387771166...
Cheng-Few Lee, Alice C. Lee, John Lee - 2010 - Business & Economics - 1716 pages
“Political risk and the benefit of international portfolio ... “Diversification benefits of emerging markets subject to portfolio constraints. ... “A dynamic, globally diversified, index neutral synthetic asset allocation strategy. ...

Risks related to the geomix within our portfolio - Corio English
www.corio-eu.com/risks-related-to-the-geomix-within-our-por...
Risks are managed by conducting research prior to market entry and continuous ... (as part of the asset allocation study) of demographical changes after market entry. Every country is subject to different degrees of political risks, relating to ...

Goldman Sachs Asset Management | Asset Allocation
www2.goldmansachs.com/gsam/.../asset-allocation/index.html
Asset allocation is key to helping you achieve your financial goals. ... Asset Allocation Portfolios are subject to the underlying fund expenses as well as the ... the stock market; and currency, economic and political risks of non-U.S. investments. ...

How BRIC MNEs deal with international political risk | Vale ...
www.vcc.columbia.edu/.../how-bric-mnes-deal-international-p...
5 May 2010 – But as more emerging market firms invest overseas, they too must grapple with this subject. World Investment and Political Risk 20091 looks at ...

Political risk - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_risk
Political risk is a type of risk faced by investors, corporations, and governments. .... A recent article on the subject suggested that political risk mitigation should ...


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Note added at 2 hrs (2011-12-31 01:44:31 GMT)
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politics are often characterized by conflicting priorities which also affect markets and asset allocation

andres-larsen
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amidst the conflicting priorities of politics/the political sphere


Explanation:
couple of ideas

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Note added at 5 hrs (2011-12-31 05:31:41 GMT)
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without consulting the previous glossary entries Kim points to ... I suppose they should have been checked out but in the absence of that this is what I would suggest ... (no points required btw)

David Hollywood
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the influence of politics on the markets/the stress imposed on the markets by politics


Explanation:
It is pretty odd, isn't it - usually "Spannungsfeld" is used to describe the tension that exists between *two* entities.
I speak with no knowledge of the correct financial terminology
Or "How markets behave under the influence of politics"?

Alison Kirkland
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the markets in the cauldron of politics


Explanation:
....in the grip of politics
....facing the vicissitudes of politics
....caught in the shifting sands of politics
....betwixt and between politics

Lots of other catchy phrases

gangels
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the influence of conflicting political interests on the market


Explanation:
a bit long-winded but explicit

franglish
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(markets) as affected by political tensions


Explanation:
Or "pressures". Just to trace the meaning and keep it simple?

Horst Huber
Local time: 18:49
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Thanks Horst, I used "Markets affected by political tensions" for the heading.
Best regards, Caitriona
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