Sunset Market Commentary

Markets Bear steepening of yield curves is the main – and only -expression of the new step-up in trade threats. US President Trump is preparing universal (except for Australia) 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports by March 12. EC President von der Leyen already responded saying that “unjustified tariffs on the EU will not […]

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