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At the end of the trading day on Monday, Wall Street was roiled once again as major stocks plunged during the day\u2019s trading sessions. Most news outlets indicate the Russia-Ukraine war is causing the bleak outlook and reports show strained financial conditions worldwide are currently the tightest since 2020. Meanwhile, bond markets during Monday\u2019s trading sessions indicate increased inflationary pressures may be on the horizon.<\/strong><\/p>\n Equities traders did not have a pleasant day during Monday\u2019s trading sessions as the S&P 500, Nasdaq, NYSE, the Dow, and many other stocks plunged in value<\/a>. The price shocks and economic fallout is no longer being blamed on Covid-19, as fingers are pointing at the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict in Europe.<\/p>\n While reports say the military warfare has been brutal, economic sanctions are also taking a toll<\/a> on the Russian economy. Moreover, economists have noted<\/a> the sanctions are affecting other economies worldwide and this weekend, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned<\/a> the \u201ceconomic consequences are already very serious.\u201d<\/p>\n The massive rise in food and energy prices have caused an enormous tightening of financial conditions, along with the liquidity issues of de-platforming Russia. The 2\/10\u2019s swaps curve is at 15bps and will hit zero soon, showing how tight conditions really are. 1\/<\/p>\n \u2014 Raoul Pal (@RaoulGMI) March 4, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The IMF discussed how sanctions and warfare have added \u201cextraordinary uncertainty\u201d and the situation could cause inflationary pressures, supply chain disruptions, and price Shocks. Furthermore, on Monday, Reuters reported<\/a> that the current financial conditions worldwide are the \u201ctightest in two years.\u201d<\/p>\n The last major occurrence of a crisis situation affecting markets globally was on March 11, 2020,<\/a> otherwise known as \u2018Black Thursday.\u2019 DZ Bank strategist Rene Albrecht explains if inflation rises and \u201cif the central banks take their mandates seriously, you will see a further (tightening) in financial conditions.\u201d<\/p>\n On March 6, Bitcoin.com News reported<\/a> on the U.S. Treasury yield curve and how it was showing signs of a recession. Bond markets continue to reflect a harsh economy and added inflation of close to \u201c2.79% over the next decade,\u201d according to data<\/a> from Monday morning\u2019s trading sessions.<\/p>\n Irrational price action in financial markets is always disconcerting to watch. We are seeing a lot of this right now in a wide range of markets\u2026 commodities and bonds in particular<\/p>\n \u2014 Stephen Koukoulas (@TheKouk) March 7, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Bond markets have experienced discontentment and extreme volatility during the last few weeks. On March 2, Ikigai Asset Management\u2019s chief investment officer Travis Kling remarked<\/a> the \u201clast time bond market volatility was this high, the Fed cut rates 100 bps and did 3 trilly of QE in six weeks.\u201d<\/p>\n The secular bull market that began in 2009 was stoked by an aging population, slower labor-force growth and a corresponding secular decline in interest rates since the early 1980s. Investors ran out of yield in the bond market, extended their search for income to stocks. pic.twitter.com\/7gBrlqK47m<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Jurrien Timmer (@TimmerFidelity) March 7, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n In a March 7 note<\/a> sent to Barron\u2019s Alexandra Scaggs, Matthew Luzzetti and Deutsche Bank economists discussed the fear of long-lasting inflation and the irritability it may bring to the U.S. central bank.<\/p>\n \u201cIn light of recent energy price moves in response to events in Ukraine\u2026long-run inflation expectations could be at risk of moving to an uncomfortable level for Fed officials, especially given the backdrop of these other forces pointing to persistently elevated inflation,\u201d the Deutsche Bank economists said in a statement.<\/p>\n While stocks have been significantly down in value in recent times, the crypto economy<\/a> has also felt the wrath of an uncertain and shaky economy. The crypto economy has shed more value since yesterday, dipping down to $1.78 trillion, losing 2.8% against the U.S. dollar in 24 hours. Gold, on the other hand, tapped $2K per ounce on Monday and is currently trading for $1,997 per ounce<\/a>. Moreover, a barrel of crude oil jumped to $120.33 per barrel<\/a> high on Monday as well.<\/p>\n What do you think about the current events concerning the global economy? Do you think investors should worry about tightened financial conditions worldwide? Let us know what you think about this subject in the comments section below. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\nGlobal Investors Grow Concerned About Strained Financial Conditions<\/h2>\n
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