Global growth had stabilized and in some cases was even perking up when nCoV arrived. EM had quickly become crowded as a global reflation and value trade. These positions are now under intense pressure. The US is still holding in, but for how much longer?
BY ERIC FILL
This week we look at the recent Fed meeting and how the nCoV fears are infecting the markets. SAM Weekly Feb 03 2020
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