The Tariff Man returns, imposing tariffs and causing market volatility

From Investing.com: 2025-02-03 00:13:00

The Tariff Man is back, imposing tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, prompting countermeasures. The IG US 100 CFD is down 1.3%. Bitcoin is also down 3% but holding above 91,000. Trade wars could push 2-year swaps higher, impacting inflation. The market believes the Fed may be done cutting rates. Low volatility may rise as trade war effects unfold. Implied correlations are low but expected to increase. S&P 500 may peak as correlations rise. Volatility dispersion season ending, with Amazon and Alphabet left to report. Rising S&P 500 volatility could increase stock correlations.



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