”Donald Trump’s the beginning of the presidential term has been eagerly awaited in the markets. “
This is how a management company commented on the effects of the beginning of Trump’s presidency in the United States on the stock market your marriage Peter Lindahl.
He is the manager of Evli’s systematic funds and is the chairman of Evli’s allocation team. Lindahl has focused especially on macroeconomics.
According to Lindahl, Trump’s second term in power is likely to see rapid changes in the stock market. Lindahl reminds that Trump is promoting tax cuts for companies, among other things.
“The outlook now looks optimistic for investors. Possible tax cuts that support economic growth and deregulation, driven by Trump, can boost especially the financial sector and the profit growth of companies, which will continue the strong momentum of the US economy.”
There may be fast-paced situations
Lindahl also reminds that at the beginning of Trump’s previous term, the market rose by up to 16 percent annually during the first three years.
This time, according to Lindahl, the situation may be different, however, and changes can happen both in the economy and in geopolitics quickly.
“New tariffs and Trump’s unexpected policy actions may increase market volatility, especially in Europe and Asia. Increasing protectionism and trade tariffs can slow down the world economy and weaken the competitiveness of European export companies due to the highest tariffs.”