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Reservations remain over the latest rendition of the US/China Trade Agreement. Trump announced it was a ‘done deal’ and that China would pay tariffs of 55%, while the US would pay only 10%.
Read more →The US/China trade talks have come to an interim conclusion and Trump has issued a proclamation. He confirmed that an agreement has been reached, although leaders of China and the USA, must sign-off on the agreement.
Read more →Trade negotiations between China and the US, extended to the second day in London, leaving markets on tender-hooks. These are the most important trade negotiations and without a deal, global trade wars could easily reignite.
Read more →US/China trade talks recommenced in London overnight and markets await the outcome, with apprehension. Expectations are high for a recommitment, to the previously agreed interim trade deal, inked in Switzerland.
Read more →Markets rallied to close out a strong week of gains, following a stronger than expected Non-Farm Payroll number and a Trump announcement of China/US trade negotiations, in London the next week.
Read more →Trade wars were the market focus, once again overnight, as President Trump held an important phone conversation with Chinese President Xi.
Read more →The US/European trade negotiations appear to be moving in the right direction and calm has settled over the US/China disruptions, allowing markets to continue to progress. Equities rose and bond yields drifted lower, although emerging economic data was not all good news.
Read more →US equity markets posted gains, following news that Trump would speak with Chinese President Xi, in the coming week and a resolution of the recent trade spat, may be at hand.
Read more →The US Dollar was softer, across the board overnight, following the announcement of increases on steel tariffs from President Trump. Trump doubled steel tariffs, coming into the US, effective almost immediately.
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