The risk of protectionism has resurfaced with a bang in recent weeks following Donald Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on steel and aluminium imports. The list has since been extended to a basket of Chinese goods although there have not yet been any details on which and for how much. Equity markets reacted by falling across the board uncertainty prompted a risk premium.
RISK IS TURNING SYMMETRICAL
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RISK IS TURNING SYMMETRICAL
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