Investors Reinitiate Risk-Off Trades Amid Rising U.S. Policy Uncertainty

The U.S. Chooses Stagflation

Policy arbitrariness and volatility are already contributing to faster inflation and a deteriorating growth outlook in the U.S. While the damage could still be contained with a change in approach, or offset by other measures, the initial data suggest that the strong economy inherited by the new administration is being squeezed on both sides in ways that will worsen living standards for consumers and returns for investors.The U.S. Government’s (I…

Silver Extends Rally Amid Risk-Off Sentiment

Silver (XAG/USD) is holding strong above $32.00, continuing its bullish momentum as risk-off sentiment supports safe-haven assets. The metal has managed to recover from recent pullbacks and is now testing key resistance levels, with traders eyeing the next upside targets. Technical Analysis: Key Support and Resistance Levels Immediate Resistance: $32.98 Major Resistance: $34.84 Immediate Support: $32.24 Major Support: $30.18 Silver price today …

According to his assessment, "the erratic measures" of the American president "have caused unprecedented trade uncertainty, which is affecting GDP growth estimates. New tariffs are expected or proposed, which promises to keep trade uncertainty high." In his opinion, "U.S. tariffs continue to cause concern to companies and financial markets." According to his estimates, the tariffs announced to China, Canada and Mexico "will increase the annual v…

Investors Reinitiate Risk-Off Trades Amid Rising U.S. Policy Uncertainty

Amid intensifying U.S. policy uncertainty, investors are advised to reinitiate risk-off trades, according to BCA Research. With tariff implementations scheduled for March and April, market volatility is expected to rise, prompting a tactical shift toward defensive equities. Shifting Market Strategy: Favoring Defensives Over Cyclicals BCA Research strategists, led by Matt Gertken, have renewed their defensive […]