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Economic Spotlight

The Trump effect on Brazil’s economy

Donald Trump’s return to the White House has raised concerns over renewed US protectionism and sustained high interest rates, boosting demand for the dollar and to the detriment of emerging market currencies, including the Brazilian real.

China confronts a new tariff war

Trade tensions between China and the US appear headed for the worse with the imposition of a 100 per cent tariff on China-made electric vehicles and a vow from President-elect Donald Trump to impose more when he returns to power.

Re-assessing the US Budget Deficit

The US budget deficit will remain large and growing over the next decade regardless of the outcome of the presidential polls. Sooner or later, the US may again enter a high-interest rate environment that will exacerbate the fiscal gap. 
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