Originally posted by radx
Reuters released an article today stating,
"China says U.S., China working towards removing all tariffs"
https://www.reuters.com/article/usa...ng-towards-removing-all-tariffs-idUSB9N1X604L
Wasn't this the news that everyone had been waiting for...?
The main reason that the stock market had been going down...?
If the 'trade tariffs' were the real reason for holding the stock market down, then you would of thought we should have doubled or even tripled today's move on high volume..
Most commodities and futures have also come off their highs..
Not convinced this move will last more than a few days and I believe it will be sold down into, heavily on the first bit of 'bad news'.
Keen to hear others opinions
ASX 200 - Daily Chart
Bullish engulfing candle on just average volume..
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Yeah I'd say 2 things holding it back.
1. We've had this kind of news a number of times already this year. That they are in talks with renewed vigor to try and sort out a deal, although this may sounds like the strongest sign yet, it's still not even close to a genuine resolution to the trade issue yet, more an avoidance of escalation, and this may very well be the definition of a "relief rally." So there will still be plenty healthy scepticism around.
2. Waiting for a lead from the US markets, futures after a weekend break are one thing... But market proper should give stronger direction.
This is not the scenario I was really hoping for, bit it is still better than I expected. Is at least an opportunity to try and make the most of the next few months, and I think it should be enough to have put a proper bottom in for now.
I'd also say the ASX has been looking really weak, much moreso than the US, and it's probably going to find it a lot harder to rally from here.