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2019-05-08 Economy

Dow drops 470 points on growing trade-war threat, biggest decline since early January

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Posted by Anomalous Sources 2019-05-08 00:00|| || Front Page|| [6 views ] Top
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#1 So when the economy / stock market does well, according to Democrats, it's because of Obama.

And when the economy / stock market does not do well, according to Democrats, it's because of Trump.

Got it!

Posted by Raj 2019-05-08 00:38|| 2019-05-08 00:38|| Front Page Top

#2 probably good timing by Trump

The Chinese economy is hurting from several sources and they are vulnerable on the export side, the domestic consumption side, the imports needed for manufacturing and the finance side.

Posted by lord garth 2019-05-08 08:02|| 2019-05-08 08:02|| Front Page Top

#3 ZH headline: Why Investors Aren't Panicking (Yet): Here Are The Four Possible Scenarios For Friday

1) Rabbit out of a hat deal (25%);
2) Delay of tariff imposition because talks are making ‘progress’ (50%);
3) Limited tariff imposition (10%),
4) Full tariff imposition and breakdown of talks (15%).

Posted by Vast Right Wing Conspiracy 2019-05-08 08:20|| 2019-05-08 08:20|| Front Page Top

#4 So, the pen IS mightier than the sword, when signing trade contracts.

Posted by Skidmark 2019-05-08 19:47|| 2019-05-08 19:47|| Front Page Top

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