According to Zacks Chief Equity Strategist and Economist, John Blank, Europe is churning in a profound geopolitical way. He’s with me now to explain further.

1. John, what exactly does this mean?

2. So, if this is hinged on current events, then who do you feel is most likely to lead the global dialogue for Europe?

3. You brought up Marco Polo’s home city in a commentary you wrote recently on this. How does that factor in here?

4. What impact will all this have on the global economy going forward?

5. Is this more concerning than published reports that China may be headed for a deeper slowdown than originally anticipated, especially with their energy crisis?

6. How can supply chain issues slow down the global economy?

7. A full fall Zacks Rank system showed 6 strong sectors. Let’s look at stocks in the top three… Applied Materials (AMAT Quick QuoteAMAT - Free Report) in Infotech, Alcoa (AA Quick QuoteAA - Free Report) in the industrial group and BRT Apartments Corp. (BRT Quick QuoteBRT - Free Report) in financials.

Chief Equity Strategist & Economist, John Blank, on the global economy. With John, I’m Terry Ruffolo.