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US equity markets opened the week with dramatic losses, triggered by the US trade war, escalating to new levels. Trump jumped the gun on the July 9th trade deadline, losing his patience with negotiations and sending out letters to 7 nations.
Read more →A subdued trading session Friday, to close out an action-packed week of gains on US equity markets, as America celebrated their Independence Day holiday. A tumultuous week dominated by trade, US legislative action and fears over the US labour market.
Read more →Concerns over the US labour market were dispelled overnight, as US Non-Farm Payrolls beat expectations. The downside to the good news, is that the Fed will be less likely to cut rates, as advocated by the Whitehouse.
Read more →Trump announced a huge trade agreement with Vietnam, whereby Vietnam will pay 20% tariffs, signalling a probable string of agreements, before the July 9th deadline.
Read more →US equity markets continue to prosper, boosted by the passage of the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ through the Senate and improved economic data. US Manufacturing PMI was stronger than expected, as was the ISM Manufacturing number, while big trade deals are close.
Read more →US equity markets are setting all-time record highs, boosted by market sentiment, as war threats subside and global trade prospects improve. The US deadline for trade deals remains 9th of July and major deals are expected to be announced by then.
Read more →Markets rallied, to close out a strong week of gains, on US equity markets. The confirmation from China, that a trade agreement has been reached with the USA, boosting market confidence. Late in the US trading day, it was announced that trade negotiations with Canada, were completely halted.
Read more →US equity markets continued to rally as confidence builds. The US Dollar has been tumbling, as the need for a safe haven dissipates, while trade wars come back into focus.
Read more →Market enthusiasm for the Middle East ceasefire began to slide and attention turned to the Federal Reserve Chairman, appearing before Congress for the second day. Powell reiterated his apprehension about cutting rates, despite inflation tumbling, using the tariff policy as an excuse.
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