Bloomberg Surveillance Markets Weigh Trump Policy & Consumer Health
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Nov 29, 2024 
Aneeka Gupta, Director of Macroeconomic Research at WisdomTree, shares her insights on Europe's economic challenges and what might change under a new Trump administration. Gene Marks, CPA and President at the Marks Group, discusses how Trump's tax plan could significantly impact small businesses. They delve into the implications of economic policies on consumer health, Black Friday shopping trends, and the evolving retail landscape, including a shift towards in-store shopping amidst supply chain delays.
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Fed Policy and Currency Markets
- Currency markets suggest less aggressive Fed rate cuts due to potential inflationary pressures from Trump's policies.
- This divergence in monetary policy compared to other central banks may further strengthen the dollar.
European Economic Weakness
- The European economy is showing weakness, particularly in the services sector.
- Unlike US consumers, European consumers are saving, which limits economic growth.
ECB Policy and Inflation
- Eurozone inflation is above the ECB's target, but underlying weakness suggests it may cool down.
- The ECB is expected to remain dovish and continue cutting rates, potentially to 1.75% by summer 2025.