Economy
Countertrend buy triggers have been activated for the S&P 500, Nasdaq and Nasdaq versus 30-year T-bond.
President Trump imposed tariffs on the world in his first 100 days, as we expected. Tariffs may have catalyzed a recession in the US, given the weakness in consumer sentiment and demand. Trump will soon backpedal and grant exemptions to countries that are negotiating, which he will showcase as proofs of his successful trade policy. While he may backpedal on his tariffs on other countries, China is not likely to receive the same treatment due to the US-China strategic competition.
Trump’s tariff shock will push Europe into recession — but it’s also triggering a powerful integration response. In this report, we lay out the tactical case for staying defensive and the structural case for going long European assets when the dust settles.
Las medidas de estímulo que impulsaban la expansión pos-COVID empezaban a disminuir después de cinco años y encaminaban a la economía hacia una recesión que se produciría de forma orgánica. Ahora que DOGE y la guerra comercial en múltiples frentes han acelerado el calendario, reiteramos nuestras recomendaciones de aversión al riesgo.
This report looks at the FX implications of the Trump tariffs, and the review of our Q1 trades.
