Investors worldwide are assessing the US-China deal to reduce their hefty rates of reciprocal tariffs, slashed by 115 percentage points to 10% on both sides. Aaron Hill, FP Markets' chief analyst This "marks a pivotal moment in global trade dynamics. However, the 90-day timeframe indicates these tariff cuts are a negotiation tactic rather than a permanent resolution, creating uncertainty about long-term trade policies." Kenneth Broux, Societe Generale senior FX and rates strategist "There is a de-escalation between China and U.S. resulting in a reduction of tariff on Chinese goods to...
It's been one of the most chaotic stretches for US markets in recent memory. And the massive surge in long-term Treasury yields has served as yet another example of the bizarre trading action in the aftermath of Trump's tariff-fueled "Liberation Day." The 10-year yield (^TNX) jumped 17 basis points to kick off the week, a massive 34 basis point swing from a low of 3.87% to a high of 4.21%. The yield extended those gains on Tuesday, climbing as much as 10 basis points to hover at around 4.25%. Similarly,...
President Trump's shocking tariff announcement on Wednesday has markets reeling as investors, economists, and the public try to make sense of how these actions will weigh on the US and global economies in the months ahead. In a note to clients on Thursday, economists at Wells Fargo led by Brendan McKenna wrote, "Liberation Day will also be a strong test of our deglobalization and fragmentation view." The firm added (emphasis added): While Trump's new tariff program announced Wednesday may well be the start of what Wells Fargo calls an "escalate...