Economic Uncertainty and Tariff Impacts on Markets
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Chances of a Fed put are low due to the uncertain economic picture. Global markets and experts are focused on Trump’s trade policies and their impacts on the global economy, creating a fragile state with various crosscurrents. Economic activity is slowing down as businesses face difficulties making hiring and capital investment decisions amidst tariff uncertainty. The Philly Fed Manufacturing Index dropped to a multi-year low after initial tariff impacts in January and February. Traditionally, a decrease in prices would occur to rebalance economic equilibrium, but the looming concern of tariffs is affecting this process.
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