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ECB may cut rates 'ultra-low' due to Trump trade war risks - deVere's Green

EditorFrank DeMatteo
Published 12/09/2024, 07:19 AM
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The European Central Bank (ECB) may be compelled to lower interest rates to ultra-low levels as a response to the potential trade war instigated by the Trump administration, according to Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group. The ECB's move would aim to protect the Eurozone economy from the anticipated tough trade stance of the United States, which could include tariffs on critical European exports.

Green highlighted the urgency for investors to prepare for the economic repercussions, emphasizing the disproportionate effect a trade war could have on the Eurozone's export-oriented economy. He pointed out that industries are already contending with feeble global demand, and the prospect of new tariffs and retaliatory actions could add to the strain, possibly leading to stagnation within the bloc.

Germany, France, and Italy, in particular, are at risk due to their dependence on external trade. Green's advice to investors is to diversify their portfolios and rebalance sector allocations as a protective measure against the risks.

The potential reinstatement of protectionist policies by Trump's presidency may exert downward pressure on the Euro, increasing the vulnerability of the currency and emerging-market counterparts. This situation could lead to volatility in export-dependent sectors, such as automotive and industrial manufacturing, while fixed-income assets might attract more interest if the ECB adopts more accommodative policies.

Green warns that while the ECB's intervention through rate cuts could help soften the economic impact, such measures have their downsides. Persistent low rates could challenge banks, insurers, savers, and retirees in generating returns.

Investors are also advised to consider the broader consequences for global trade relations, supply chain adjustments, and possible long-term changes in investor sentiment toward Europe. Green concludes with a cautionary note on the potential long-term effects of Trump's trade policies on the investment landscape.

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