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EPISODE · Jul 14, 2025 · 9 MIN

Macro Monday Ep 79: Markets remain calm about tariffs

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Based on the latest announcement, the effective US tariff rate on imports is now about 18%, the highest since the 1930s. Despite this, says Chief Investment Strategist of Investec Wealth & Investment International Chris Holdsworth, markets remain relatively calm – and the US equity market is still pricing in strong earnings growth – suggesting that the Trump administration won’t follow through on many of the tariffs. Investec Focus Radio SA

Based on the latest announcement, the effective US tariff rate on imports is now about 18%, the highest since the 1930s. Despite this, says Chief Investment Strategist of Investec Wealth & Investment International Chris Holdsworth, markets remain relatively calm – and the US equity market is still pricing in strong earnings growth – suggesting that the Trump administration won’t follow through on many of the tariffs.

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