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High Drama and Big Impact: Trump’s Bold Tariff Plans and What to Expect

Expect significant new tariffs on Chinese imports and moderate levies on goods from other nations , as President-elect Donald Trump rolls out his protectionist agenda. However, with his preference for chaotic policymaking and sudden shifts , there’s uncertainty on how soon these import taxes will actually hit. Dubbed “ Tariff Man ,” Trump aims to use tariffs both strategically and tactically . He’s mentioned taxing all Chinese goods up to 60% and potentially setting 10%-20% tariffs on imports globally , but details on these plans remain vague . Key players within Trump’s team are divided: Robert Lighthizer , a staunch tariff advocate, sees permanent duties as crucial to balance US trade , while others, like billionaires John Paulson and Scott Bessent , view tariffs as temporary leverage. Trump’s previous administration had mixed feelings, especially on national security-related trade limits , which he sometimes dismissed, favoring an “open for business” approach. High-profile busin

World Stocks Gain, US Yields Fall at Start of Jam-Packed Week

 

Global stocks advanced, and longer-dated US yields slipped on Monday, kicking off a week filled with earnings reports and central bank meetings. Both the US and Britain may hint at potential interest rate cuts.

Key events this week include US jobs data for July, manufacturing surveys, and eurozone GDP and inflation data. Markets are on edge with Big Tech earnings and the Federal Reserve's next moves in focus. Big Tech stocks saw gains but pulled back from earlier highs.

Approximately 40% of S&P 500 companies, including Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, and Meta Platforms, will report earnings this week. "The market fears that if Big Tech disappoints, it could drag down the entire market," said Quincy Krosby, LPL Financial’s chief global strategist.

The US Treasury will outline its bond sale plans, while China's politburo meeting may introduce more stimulus following last week's surprise rate cuts.

Markets anticipate the Federal Reserve will hint at a September rate cut after its two-day policy meeting ends on Wednesday. Futures fully price in a quarter-point easing and imply a 12% chance of a 50 basis point cut, with 68 basis points of easing expected by December.

Goldman Sachs analysts expect the FOMC to hold steady but hint at a likely September rate cut. The Bank of Japan, meeting on Wednesday, is 70% likely to hike rates by 10 basis points. The Bank of England’s Thursday meeting shows a 51% probability of a rate cut.

Market Performance:

  • MSCI's global stocks gauge rose 0.13% to 804.51.
  • European shares eased, with the STOXX 600 index down 0.2%.
  • Nasdaq and S&P 500 rose, while Dow Jones fell.

S&P 500 gained 0.08% to 5,463.54, Nasdaq Composite rose 0.07% to 17,370.20, and Dow Jones fell 0.12% to 40,539.93. High earnings expectations mean any disappointment could affect mega-cap valuations and sector volatility, noted Chris Weston of Pepperstone.

Currency and Commodities:

  • Dollar index rose 0.18% to 104.56.
  • Euro fell 0.33% to $1.0821.
  • Japanese yen traded at 153.99.

US 10-year note yields fell 3 basis points to 4.171%. Gold prices slipped with spot prices down 0.08% to $2,383.64 an ounce, and US gold futures settled 0.1% lower at $2,377.80.

Oil prices fell amid volatility. Brent crude settled down 1.7% at $79.78 a barrel, and US crude ended 1.8% lower at $75.81 a barrel, following tensions in the Middle East.

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