Impact of economic crises of the XXI century on investment markets: stock market, venture, real estate market, gold and diamond market

Investment market is a set of economic relations between the provider and the recipient of investment services. In modern realities, investments play an important role for both small and large investors. Market participants invest money to generate income or preserve capital. This article examines the impact of economic crises on the investment attractiveness of various financial markets: diamonds, venture capital, gold, real estate, and securities. The objective of the article is to look into possible reasons for changes in the value of assets depending on the stage of the economic cycle. The main conclusion that can be drawn is that amid maximum uncertainty, investors opt for more stable and safer assets. Therefore, the value of these assets surges during periods of crisis and then gradually slides or remains flat. Moreover, it should be noted that each of the financial markets has its own unique features. Portfolio diversification allows investors to preserve and slightly increase financial capital regardless of the volatility typical of all the financial markets.

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