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Markets are shrugging off the apparent global trade war, largely ignoring imposition and increases in tariff levy’s, even inventing the term ‘TACO’ trade.
Read more →The Fed Minutes were released overnight and they pointed to easing on the way, with reservations over the effect of the Administrations trade/tariff policy. Trump issued a 50% tariff on copper products and threatened a 200% tariff on pharmaceutical imports.
Read more →Markets absorbed the ever-changing dates, rules and margins, of US trade and tariff policy. The constant threats and moving goalposts, are becoming tiresome and markets are building immunity. Trump changed the deadline from July 9th to August 1st and rate variations from 10%, to 48%.
Read more →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.
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