Global macroeconomic indicators have undoubtedly become softer, as the US nears full employment and Europe's manufacturing sector continues to suffer from the effects of weaker trade with China.
Fears of a full-blown trade war and slowing economic growth appear at odds with the progress being made by companies around the world.
'Markets will need to get used to this'
Beginning of trade wars could trigger a strong headwind
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US equities began 2019 with a welcome respite, reversing course from their downward spiral in December 2018.