Coronavirus: Trump's cure could be worse than the disease

President Trump was looking for quick fixes and strives to reopen the economy by Easter which could lead to a deeper crash and failure to recover, according to FXStreet’s analyst Yohay Elam.

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“The latest quick fix is saying he does not want the cure to be worse than the disease and wish to see churches fill up in Easter. The self-proclaimed ‘wartime president’ seems unprepared for a long battle.”

“It would be more than a delay in beating coronavirus and recovering, but also risks a loss of confidence. Investors would be cautious when reacting to genuine signs of improvement – from falling numbers of new deaths to the removal of lockdowns.”

“The bottom in equities could still be far. Another massive sell-off could be seen. Moreover, the recovery may be a prolonged one – no V, no U, and not even W.” 

“A secondary effect may also come from Trump's lower chances of being reelected, pushing Wall Street further down in fear of Democrat-led regulation.”