Proflex Market Update - Wk 06
Welcome back to another weekly review of markets as we prepare for another potential Black Monday coming up with Trump tariff war heating up.
Tariff War - Canada, Mexico and China
The financial markets are bracing for a turbulent start to the week as President Donald Trump has enacted significant tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China.
These measures, effective February 4, 2025, impose a 25% duty on imports from Canada and Mexico, and a 10% duty on imports from China.
In response, Canada and Mexico have announced retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, while China has vowed to implement corresponding countermeasures. These developments have led to a sharp decline in U.S. stock futures.
This escalation comes on the heels of last week’s market volatility triggered by the emergence of DeepSeek. The resulting sell-off in AI-related stocks has already put the market on edge.
Markets Might Have Hit a Local Top
Technically, the market is showing signs of strain, with consecutive downturns reminiscent of past corrections. This pattern suggests that we may be approaching a local peak, if not an absolute top, in the current market cycle.
As per the futures overnight, market is expected to open below last week lows and can trigger a technical correction towards January lows. With AI trade already strained, we do see a potential for a short term drop in sentiment which might take longer to revive. Dollar Strength & Gold / Bitcoin performance The U.S. dollar has strengthened amid these uncertainties, which could mitigate the impact of tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports due to their weakening currencies. However, China’s response may involve devaluing its currency to counteract the tariffs’ effects, adding another layer of complexity to the global economic landscape. In this environment of heightened uncertainty, traditional safe-haven assets are exhibiting strength. Free Weekly Insights
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