Episode 78: Trump still juggling hundreds of trade deals as August deadline looms

In this episode, Mark & Jonathan discuss various topics including Trump's ongoing trade deals, the dynamics of the Australian market, cryptocurrency innovations, short sellingstrategies, and the performance of US stocks during earnings season. They also delve into the tech sector's challenges, commodity market trends, and provide trade recommendations for the upcoming weeks, emphasizing the importance of market sentiment and economic indicators.TakeawaysTrump's trade tactics are shifting the burden to other countries.The Australian market is seeing undervalued stocks being taken private.Cryptocurrency is becoming a significant player in payment systems.Short selling can lead to sharp market movements and influence prices.US tech stocks are under pressure but may rebound with earnings.Google is struggling to maintain its search dominance against competitors.Tesla's future announcements are critical for its stock performance.The commodity market is experiencing a rotation towards tangible assets.China's economic recovery could significantly impact global commodities.Earnings season typically leads to bullish market sentiment.