DESPITE MACRON'S VICTORY, RISK PERSIST IN EUROPE

Well the French election is over but it many risks still remain in the EU region. It remains to be seen how Macron will reunite a nation divided. To fail to deliver what he promised and too much of a compromise with the EU technocrats, then he will quickly lose his support base.

Next up is the Italian election which the leave EU party is leading in the polls, and the inherent risks in the Italian banking system. Non-surprisingly France and Germany banks are major bond holders in many of the troubled Italian banks. About 114 banks are already under water. Only the continuous life support from the Italian government is keeping these banks afloat.

Rating agency Fitch, recently downgraded Italy's debt to BBB from BBB+.

On top of that, we have the Greek debt and bailout debacle which is running into its eighth year.

I firmly believe that Italy will pose a greater threat to Europe than France.

With various markets now at or near record highs, boosted by continual money printing, it pays to be vigilant.

One of the best way to protect your wealth is physical gold and silver and investing in gold or silver mining stocks which coud yield multiple returns when a financial collapse happens. This of course is just my opinion.