Tim Fox

Despite hopes of a swift revival once the outbreak subsides, economic data indicates otherwise

The main boost for sentiment was China's decision to cut tariffs on $75bn of US imports

Some assets prices are under pressure as investor sentiment towards Asia is adversely affected

Sustained progress in the US-China trade dispute and stability are needed to allow the global economy to recover, says Tim Fox

Despite positive jobs data, Donald Trump's lack of haste over a trade deal is unsettling for the markets

Sterling gained 5 per cent when the UK agreed a Brexit deal with the EU, but an extension will dull any further surges

A partial agreement between the US and China and progress between the UK and the EU have lifted investor sentiment

The global economy is already under pressure from trade wars, Brexit and geopolitical woes

With geopolitical risks, the trade war and Brexit changing almost daily, investors face uncertainty for some time to come

Central banks are moving towards an era of cheaper money but the strategy is already failing to pay off

Even the US Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank are no longer immune to pressure from governments

While talks between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping may be back on, it is unclear how long the optimism will last

With trade tensions and geopolitics at heightened levels, policy decisions are taking on more significance than ever

Tim Fox says the outcome of the US-China trade talks are taking place at a critical moment for the world economy

Investors believe the stimulus provided by the Chinese government will support the economy with a US trade deal within reach