Trump's Draghi moment: Markets desire “whatever it takes” message, time for governments to act


Investors are licking their wounds after the coronavirus-correlated market sell-off. What is next for stocks and currencies? Joseph Trevisani and Yohay Elam dive into the role governments should take ahead of President Donald Trump's message, central bank action, the rout in oil prices and more, as volatility remains extreme.

 

 

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