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Chinese equities hit 10-year highs this week as investors bet that China’s technology prowess will pay off. The strength of China’s markets may also be due to the fact that its money supply is growing rapidly, boosting liquidity and pushing asset prices higher. The relative ease of monetary policy, both in the US and the European Union, has also been a factor in driving investor enthusiasm for assets like equities.
President Trump’s sweeping tariff agenda could be under threat in the US Supreme Court. A decision that invalidates his trade policy could have wide-ranging consequences for the economy. Meanwhile, inflation remains milder than expected, but price increases are evident in certain categories such as meat-processing companies that have lost labor supply due to government raids of unauthorized workers. Gain the leading edge with global insights for the boardroom and beyond. Sign up to receive our weekly newsletter every Wednesday.
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