- Dow futures leaped more than (points overnight.)
- The bulls are cheering Donald Trump’s insistence that the US economy will re-open in weeks, not months.
- The Dow Jones is looking at a brighter open on Tuesday despite political deadlock holding up a sorely needed fiscal stimulus package.
Dow futures jumped higher overnight, ignoring the fact that politicians in Washington have failed to agree on a fiscal stimulus plan.
Dow bulls appeared to cheer President Trump’s consideration of re-opening the US economy in days and letting the economy rip, whether coronavirus is contained or not.
Dow Futures Rally as Trump Rolls Dice On Coronavirus
All of the major futures indices rallied, with the Nasdaq, Dow and S&P gaining around 3%.
In the commodity sector, the risk-on rally was noticeable, as crude oil moved 4.5% higher to around $ per barrel . Deeply oversold since Saudi Arabia began a price war with Russia
The price of gold continued its momentum overnight, rising 1.5%, while digital asset bitcoin jumped (% to eclipse $ 6, . Coronavirus cases continue to climb , as the world hit 600, 10 confirmed infections. The U.S. is now reporting a little over , (infections) .
Stock Market Faces Boom / Bust Outcome If Government Clears Restrictions
Donald Trump is genuinely considering re-opening the US economy in as little as two weeks.
Floating the idea in a tweet late on Sunday, the famously unorthodox president appears to be on the verge of making his biggest gamble yet.
Trump tripled down on Monday afternoon, stating he was strongly considering sending the US back to work as much as possible:
You think it’s just the coronavirus that kills people? This total economic shutdown will kill people … You look at automobile accidents, which are far greater than what we’re talking about, it doesn’t mean we’re talking about telling people not to drive cars.
When asked about time-frame, Trump was very clear:
I’m not looking at months, I can tell you right now.
While Dow futures are taking it as a positive at the moment, it; s almost impossible to balance the risks of coronavirus.
One the one hand, it will be impossible to manage a functioning economy if the coronavirus is filling hospitals to breaking point
. No-one is going to fly or take a cruise; It does not matter what the government says.
On the other hand, positive economic effects could be achieved for what is expected to be a whopping 2.5 million more unemployed Americans . Discontentment is brewing, and as the White House has indicated, economic vibrancy is linked to health and happiness in the United States.
Investors will need to see an intricate tight -rope being walked by the Trump administration, as they secure at-risk citizens while allowing maximum possible employment.
It’s a boom-bust option for the president, but With Biden enjoying a seven-point lead in the election polls, Trump needs to rev up the economy and stock market to stand a chance in November.
For now, we still have no agreement in the Senate .
Nordea Asset Management economist Sebastian Galy told CCN.com he believes the hold-up largely reflects the Democrats’ desire to push home their political advantage:
Corporate bailouts are a toxic topic, and Democrats’ will be desperate to avoid being accused of supporting them . Particularly for a company like Boeing (NYSE: BA), which
All signs point to a brighter open for the Dow Jones on Tuesday, with volatility all but assured if there is finally movement on Capitol Hill.
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