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‘EUA estão virando um país sem lei’, afirma Obstfeld

Maurice Obstfeld: “Temíamos que a guerra comercial...

Mar 10, 2026 &03041010202631; 08:04 UTC valor.globo.com Trending 3/5

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Negative for markets

Sentiment score: -65/100

High impact Medium-term (weeks)

WHAT THIS MEANS

Maurice Obstfeld warns that the USA is becoming a lawless country amid escalating trade tensions and policy uncertainty. This commentary reflects growing concerns about protectionist measures and their destabilizing effects on global markets and international economic order.

AI CONFIDENCE

75% High

SENTIMENT GAUGE

NEWS POWER SCORE

AFFECTED ASSETS

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S&P 500

^GSPCIndex

Expected to decline

US equity market concerns due to trade policy uncertainty and institutional credibility questions

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Euro / US Dollar

EURUSDCurrency

Expected to rise

Safe-haven demand for EUR as investors seek alternatives to US policy uncertainty

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Euro Stoxx 50

^STOXX50EIndex

High volatility expected

European equities face headwinds from trade tensions but may benefit from relative stability perception

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Gold Futures

GC=FCommodity

Expected to rise

Gold benefits from safe-haven flows amid geopolitical and policy uncertainty

PRICE HISTORY

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⚡ SUGGESTED ACTION

Consider reducing US equity exposure and rotating into defensive assets and safe-haven currencies (EUR, CHF). Increase gold allocation as geopolitical risk premium widens; monitor trade policy developments closely for potential market inflection points.

KEY SIGNALS

Trade war escalation concernsUS institutional credibility erosionPolicy uncertainty premiumSafe-haven asset demandGlobal economic stability risks

SECTORS INVOLVED

TechnologyFinancialsInternational TradeIndustrials

Analysis generated on Mar 11, 2026 at 03:54 UTC

Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by artificial intelligence for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, investment recommendation, or solicitation. Original reporting by Valor Economico. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

‘EUA estão virando um país sem lei’, afirma Obstfeld

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