Tariffs, Currencies And Market Signals

Joe Quinlan, Chief Market Strategist, US Trust-BOA Private Wealth Management

27-May-25 07:00

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Joe Quinlan, Chief Market Strategist from the US Trust-BOA Private Wealth Management shares his insights on the Trump Administration delaying the 50% tariffs on Europe to July, battered sectors like luxury goods and autos could offer bargain opportunities if sentiment turns. Meanwhile, the US dollar’s rebound has fizzled, boosting emerging markets. A stronger yuan and improving policy clarity in China are lifting ASEAN equities particularly in infrastructure, financials, and tech-driven growth sectors.

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Produced by: Tun Hizami Hashim

Presented by: Aisalli Ayub, Keith Kam, Shazana Mokhtar

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Categories: markets, economy, government, international, politics, controversies, investments

Tags: trump, tariffs, europe, luxury goods, auto, china yuan, asean equities, us trust-boa,

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