Market Commentary

The Trump Effect

Newly elected U.S. President Trump has wasted no time implementing the Make America Great Again (MAGA) agenda since his inauguration in January, and the Republican’s policies have sent shockwaves far beyond the U.S. homeland.

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Trump Incoming

2024 oversaw what, at first, appeared to be a tightly contested competition between the Democratic and Republican presidential nominees. In a result that surprised many, the victory ultimately went to Donald Trump, marking one of the most remarkable political comebacks in modern history. Whilst Trump’s first term was marred by controversy, it largely unfolded without major events on the global stage. However, judging by the rhetoric since his second presidential victory, the President-elect’s behaviour suggests a shift towards a far more volatile and unpredictable future. As Trump prepares to assume the most powerful seat in the world, we ask: what can we expect from his first few months in office?

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