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I See Red, People!

I See Red, People!

In the immortal words of Chuck Schumer: "Get back to work Mr. President..."

From the S&P to Switzerland, and from China to The CAC - global equity markets are in the red this morning, just a day after Treasury Secretary Mnuchin told the world that Trump's presidency was a 'mark to market' administration.

 

Europe extends yesterday's weakness...

 

Still a long way to go yet...

 

Are US banks about to play catch down?

 

Who's right? Bonds or Utility Stocks?

Trader: "The Next Market Phase May Be Dominated By Genuine Disappointment"

By Mark Cudmore, a former FX trader who writes for Bloomberg

Mnuchin’s Dose of Reality Yet to Bite

Steven Mnuchin’s dose of reality for investors in relation to the fiscal stimulus has triggered a disinflationary theme to markets that will impact many assets classes.

Yesterday, I wrote that Trump’s speech to congress on Tuesday may mark a capitulation point for reflation trades. It appears that Mnuchin has tried to pre-empt him.

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