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Standard Chartered’s take on trade, tariffs, and tactics

Douglas Toh
Douglas Toh • 4 min read
 Standard Chartered’s take on trade, tariffs, and tactics
Consumption indicators and jobless claims will reveal whether trade policy uncertainty has begun to weigh on households and hiring. For now, the signs are mixed. Photo: Bloomberg
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After weeks of turbulence, financial markets appear to be finding their footing. According to a report by Standard Chartered's Wealth Solutions Global CIO Office, the recent rebound in risk assets, prompted by a pause in US tariffs, has revived hopes of an economic soft landing.

The April 17 report suggests that the volatility roiling markets was, in large part, a consequence of policy uncertainty rather than a signal of deeper economic malaise.

With trade tensions easing, the US is expected to pivot toward more pro-growth initiatives such as tax cuts and deregulation.

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