Markets: Trade and confidence remain primary focus - ANZ

Analysts at ANZ suggest that challenges emerged in Q1 to their positive 2018 growth outlook for developed economies.

Key Quotes

“We remain constructive, but how Q2 unfolds will be very important.”

“Financial market reactions to trade tensions have the potential to swamp any nominal trade tariffs. Central banks will be alert to how financial conditions behave.”

“There have been a few encouraging signs that some unfair trade practices highlighted by Washington are being addressed. Trade issues will remain front and centre for the near future.”