Following President Trump's imposition of reciprocal tariffs, the U.S. experienced a rare market collapse, with stocks, the dollar, and bonds all falling. In this article, we explore why even U.S. Treasuries, once seen as safe-haven assets, faced significant sell-offs. We also delve into the three key contradictions in Trump’s policies, revealing how they impact market confidence. As these contradictions unfold, it becomes clear that Trump's extreme tariff strategy may not be sustainable, with signs of policy adjustments already emerging. Read on to understand the potential future developments.
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Tariff Roulette: Where Will the Trade Policy Land?
Global Market Volatility:
Global equity markets saw a sharp rebound, particularly in U.S. tech stocks, due to policy shifts such as Trump’s temporary pause on reciprocal tariffs. However, Asian markets, especially Taiwan and Hong Kong, lagged behind due to escalating trade tensions.
U.S. Treasury Sell-Off:
U.S. Treasuries faced a significant sell-off, with the 10-year yield rising sharply. This was driven by concerns over U.S. credit risk, forced deleveraging, and China’s reduced holdings of Treasuries, leading to instability in bond markets.
Contradictions in Trump’s Tariff Strategy
Trump's extreme tariff approach, intended to boost domestic production, is creating stagflationary pressures, harming economic growth while driving up inflation. This approach is seen as contradictory to its goal of reducing the trade deficit, which could worsen fiscal imbalances.
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