

Markets Soar on US-China Trade Truce
10 snips May 12, 2025
Lori Calvasina, Chief US Equity Strategist at RBC Capital Markets, shares insights on the equity rally following the US-China trade truce, emphasizing broad gains across sectors like technology and consumer discretionary. Huw van Steenis, Vice Chair at Oliver Wyman, discusses how international investors might adjust their portfolios in response to this newfound optimism, highlighting key market indicators signaling strength. Together, they reveal how traders are reacting to changing dynamics in tariffs and what this means for future economic stability.
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China's Long-Term Economic Strategy
- The tariff rollback does not reverse China's long-term economic restructuring plan.
- China's strategy focuses on diversification and boosting domestic demand despite short-term tariff relief.
Dollar's Future Tied to Fed and Asia
- Dollar strength depends heavily on Federal Reserve policy and economic growth.
- A softer dollar paired with fiscal stimulus in Asia could rebalance global economic growth.
Navigating New Trade Tariff Landscape
- The new tariff reductions represent a 90-day reprieve, lowering effective rates to levels manageable by US firms.
- CEO focus shifts toward optimizing supply chains and favoring US production when economically feasible.