Market volatility seen on tariffs, but equities still a sound bet


US President Donald Trump's aspirations to further America’s exceptionalism could bode well for equity investor. — AFP

SINGAPORE: Uncertainty over US president Donald Trump’s tariff policies and their consequences mean that global stock markets could be headed for a period of greater volatility in the coming weeks, but stay invested and do not give up on equities just yet, analysts say.

Minutes after an additional 10% tariff across all Chinese imports into the United States came into effect on Feb 4, China imposed its own tariffs of 10% on crude oil, farm equipment, large-displacement vehicles and pickup trucks from the United States and 15% on US coal and liquefied natural gas.

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