Global Perspectives: Trade Conflicts Are Not Letting Up

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Trade Conflicts Are Not Letting Up Share this story: Markets are starting to heat up, with an equity sell-off this week and the realization from markets that the new, elevated 10-year yield levels above 3 percent are really here to stay. In the midst of all that activity, we are still discussing trade policy, as it is starting to increasingly creep into business conversations. Of course, trade has been a hot topic for a while. But what we are seeing more of these days is a resignation that trade conflicts are not going away anytime soon — and businesses need to start adjusting to a longer period of uncertainty than what they had hoped for. One example of that is PPG Industries, a Fortune 500 company based in Pittsburgh that supplies paints, coatings and specialty materials for manufacturing globally. Early this week, the company warned investors that it is being hit from many sides - high raw materials prices, logistics, currency movements and softening demand from China. In one form or another, you can trace these struggles back to many of the issues going on with trade policy. WATCH THE VIDEO If we can help you with any Foreign Exchange needs, please email foreignexchange@cnb.com or call (800) 447‑4133. Want to learn more about international finance, economics, and global events? Sign up for our other Foreign Exchange emails and videos! Follow City National Bank on social media: Investment and Insurance Products: • Are Not insured by the FDIC or any other federal government agency • Are Not deposits of or guaranteed by a Bank or any Bank Affiliate • May Lose Value This report is for general information and education only and was compiled from data and sources believed to be reliable. City National Bank does not warrant that it is accurate or complete. Opinions expressed and estimates or projections given are those of the authors as of the date of the report with no obligation to update or notify of inaccuracy or change. This report is not a recommendation or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any financial instrument discussed. It is not specific investment advice. Financial instruments discussed may not be suitable for the reader. Readers must make independent investment decisions based on their own investment objectives and financial situations. Prices and financial instruments discussed are subject to change without notice. Instruments denominated in a foreign currency are subject to exchange rate and other risks. The Bank (and its clients or associated persons) may engage in transactions inconsistent with this report and may buy from or sell to clients or others the financial instruments discussed on a principal basis. Past performance is not an indication of future results. This report may not be reproduced, distributed or further published by any person without the written consent of City National Bank. Please cite source when quoting. Unsubscribe from this list  |  Update email preferences This message has been sent to bank@banking.offers.report. Please do not reply to this email. To ensure the delivery of future emails, please add foreignexchange@emails.cnb.com to your email address book or safe sender list. Copyright ©2018 City National Bank – All Rights Reserved. 350 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90071 City National Bank is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada. TERMS & CONDITIONS  |  PRIVACY STATEMENT NMLSR ID# 536994 | CNB MEMBER FDIC