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Financial Markets React to Trump's Election Win
After Donald Trump's recent election win, financial markets reacted strongly. The US Dollar Index (DXY) rose to its highest level in four months, above 105.00, as investors expect his presidency to bring inflation and keep interest rates high. The dollar gained about 1% against currencies like the euro and yen. Stock markets also saw a boost, with the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all climbing over 1%, reflecting optimism about Trump's economic agenda. While some Asian markets had mixed results, Bitcoin surged to a record high of $80,000, influenced by Trump’s positive stance on cryptocurrencies. Trump's win has generally led to increased confidence in economic growth and inflation expectations.
Treasury Yield Changes Post-Election
Following Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election, the yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury bond jumped to 4.47%. This increase shows investors are worried about possible economic policies under Trump that could boost growth and raise inflation. Many fear that his plans for tax cuts and tariffs, especially on imports from China, might lead to larger government deficits. The yield pared some of its gains after the Fed's 25 basis points rate cut to 4.33% from the four-month high of 4.47%.
NPC Approves Fiscal Package
The NPC approved a large fiscal package of 10 trillion yuan (about $1.4 trillion) to help reduce local government debt. This plan includes raising the local government debt limit by 6 trillion yuan over three years to better manage current debts. Additionally, it will issue 4 trillion yuan in special local government bonds over the next five years. These funds will mainly be used to pay off debt and support local economies rather than buy unsold homes.
Upcoming US CPI Data
Next week, the focus will be on the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, which could impact the Federal Reserve's policy and decisions regarding interest rates. Investors are keenly awaiting this information, as it will provide insights into inflation trends and potentially influence future monetary policy.
