Ryan McGrath: Time for markets to buckle up to deal with uncertainties

Brexit, the Donald Trump presidency and a rise in isolated terrorist attacks were some of the shocks that investors faced in 2016, writes Ryan McGrath.

Despite the volatility, equity markets have made solid gains — particularly in the US but also in Europe.

The costs of borrowing for governments remain low by historical standards and commodities have started to move higher. As the market looks towards 2017 there will be no shortage of risks.