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DeSaque Macro Research

DeSaque Macro Research Limited was formed by Said DeSaque in April 2012 with the view to delivering global macro investment insights aimed at providing new ideas to clients.

Said DeSaque has over 26 years of experience working as a professional economist in financial services. Prior to establishing DeSaque Macro Research, Said held positions as Senior Economist at Robert W Baird and William Blair. He began his career as a graduate at PaineWebber in 1986, where he eventually became Head of the London Economics Department.

Said takes a very keen interest in international relations, along with their implications for economic development. His research interests include the economic transformation of China and its implications for global capital markets, particularly in the United States. He is a member of Chatham House in London.

The US economy and capital markets have historically been Said’s main focus of attention. He frequently presents his views to institutional investors in diverse geographic locations. In recent years, Said has also been carefully monitoring economic developments in Asia, particularly China and Japan.

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Said Desaque

Global Economist

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<li>President-Elect Trump has threatened to impose 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and an additional 10% tariff on China. Hitherto, US financial markets have remained relatively calm.</li>
<li>The relationship between the incoming Trump administration and the Fed could be  contentious by tariffs reducing the scope for monetary policy easing due to higher inflation.</li>
<li>The long-term outcome of tariffs depend on exchange rate movements and willingness of foreign producers to accept lower profit margins. Tougher export conditions could force the Fed to ease policy.</li>
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President-Elect Trump has threatened to impose 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and an additional 10% tariff on China. Hitherto, US financial markets have remained relatively calm.
The relationship between the incoming Trump administration and the Fed could be  contentious by tariffs reducing the scope for monetary policy easing due to higher inflation.
The long-term outcome of tariffs depend on exchange rate movements and willingness of foreign producers to accept lower profit margins. Tougher export conditions could force the Fed to ease policy.


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