Mark Dutton, Chief Investment Officer of AXA speaks about the issues of listening to "breaking news" when making investment decisions.

As financial markets face yet another round of turmoil and negative news, AXA's Chief Investment Officer, Mark Dutton, looks at the risks of reacting to short-term news when making good investment decisions, and at strategies to deal with the volatility of share markets.

Events that rock investment markets make it hard for investors to step back and see the full picture in context. Relying on the daily newsflow isn't the answer. It's hard to avoid the short-term pressures, but the ability to remain disciplined is essential for success in any type of investments.

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