TRUMP ON TRUTH SOCIAL: It was meant for the babies of slaves, not for the babies of Chinese Billionaires.

Former President Trump's Truth Social post criticizing unnamed Supreme Court justices and referencing China sparked a brief negative reaction in Chinese equities and offshore yuan, as investors assessed potential implications for U.S.-China relations under a possible second Trump administration. The comment, though vague, introduced political risk around trade policy and foreign investment sentiment, with market participants interpreting the "Chinese billionaires" reference as signaling renewed scrutiny on Chinese firms with U.S. exposure. This episode highlights how social media rhetoric from political figures can influence risk appetite and capital flows, particularly in emerging market assets and Chinese technology stocks listed abroad. The market’s focus will now shift to upcoming U.S. trade filings and comments from Federal Reserve officials, which may clarify the administration’s stance on global economic policy.

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