U.S stagflation / JGB yields 16y highs now / Munich, UK meetings, Merz, Macron = from MAGA to MEGA !
- Stéphan
- Mar 6
- 3 min read

From MAGA to MEGA : Investors spy the dawn of a tectonic shift away from US markets, Munich meeting, Merz, UK meeting last weekend, Macron now all in one, huge change in EUROPE >>> while Trumpf shoot himself in the foot with threats of tariffs to allies (business uncertainty, can't plan anything, let alone within car manufacturers!), while Musk goes chopping jobs that will hardly make any difference but will certainly hurt confidence >>> USD and QQQ supremacy, US exceptionalism is ''over'' (meaning there sill be other choices now..), talked about MAG7 top before, DeepSeek now clearly (no-one can argue anymore..) a game changer for China, and now EUROPE awakens..and many consumers worldwide stop buying American products, it is happening >>> USD down... heading towards 1.15/1.20 EURO, 130-140 JPY, USDCNH 6.80 possibly, but it is very much about 'Europe, possibly including UK and GBP, so CABLE towards 1.40 why not...in any case this is what Bessent 'is calling' for... so why argue..
Ray Dalio podcast : on the coming cresis in U.S debt
BBG-China - Trump’s Tariffs Push Xi to Overhaul China’s Ailing Growth Model - A more decisive shift toward domestic consumption is needed to meet the country’s long-term goals
Germany’s ‘whatever-it-takes’ spending push to end years of stagnation - Europe’s largest economy could return to pre-pandemic growth trend
Starmer’s Popularity Rises to Six-Month High After Ukraine Talks - his popularity rating rose to the highest level since September after he gathered European leaders in London to create a UK and France-led “coalition of the willing” to safeguard Ukraine
U.S : Stagflation fears rise as a brutal jobs report follows new tariffs. Recent economic data show inflation staying sticky even as the labor market weakens
Chinese AI model euphoria continues with another Alibaba stock jump. China to Ease Real Estate Curbs, Give Local Gov’ts More Power in Property Collection
Indian Silver Imports Surge Despite Higher Prices
Richard Woodruff 🇺🇦 on X: "French senator perfectly describes the Trump situation. https://t.co/d7sO1t9mmK" / X
Huge speech - well worth 9mins MEGA incl UK
Igor Sushko on X: "🚨 BREAKING: French President Macron addressed all Europeans to prepare for war with Russia. This was broadcast live across the continent. Europe will not accept capitulation of Ukraine to Russia under the guise of "peace negotiations." Americans must decide whose side we are on. https://t.co/5AYCayNTC7" / X
The Kobeissi Letter on X: "Inflation is surging: US consumers believe inflation will rise to 6.0% over the next 12 months, the highest since May 2023. This marks the 3rd consecutive monthly increase in expectations, according to the Conference Board survey. Moreover, Americans believe prices will rise https://t.co/5d2s6J1AJ8" / X
YUPS! from MAGA to MEGA !!! Investors spy the dawn of a tectonic shift away from US markets | Reuters
Trumpf shooting himself in the foot.... HOW ON EARTH DO YOU PLAN YOUR CAR MANUFACTURING WITH TARIFFS ON, OFF, ON, OFF AGAIN FOR 1MONTH.. absolute joke Mr President, but OK., TSLA shares will end up at $50...
Michael Pettis on X: "1/14 Maurice Obstfeld argues that the US trade deficit is "caused" by the excess of US spending over US production, but, like most American economists, mainly because he cannot imagine a world in which foreigners, and not Americans, have agency. https://t.co/V6SLBmD7BS" / X
excellent wrap
Ole S Hansen on X: "Higlights from WPIC's Q4-2024 #Platinum report: • Full year 2024 deficit of almost 1Moz and 2025 forecast deficit up 57% to 848 koz on updated forecast • Total supply up 3% in 2024 and is forecast to reduce 4% in 2025 • Automotive demand at 3,130 koz in 2024 and 3,102 koz in https://t.co/yM51oKJZMI" / X
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