INTERNATIONAL

News of President Trump threatening sanctions on Germany had an immediate impact on the Euro.

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There’s a ‘risk on’ mood in the markets this morning after Friday’s u-turn by the US President over Mexican tariffs.

The Euro rose today after the ECB spoke little of new measures to combat the economic downturn.

Markets are hopeful that a deal will be reached between the US and Mexico, and tariffs will be avoided.

There’s been a sharp rise in US equities after comments from the Fed’s Jerome Powell, signalling rate cuts are likely.

The RBA is expected to cut interest rates today, but more interesting will be what Philip Lowe says this evening.

The market continues to adjust to the expectation that the US-China trade spat won’t disappear in a hurry.