Is a death cross near? Yes, according to David Rosenberg, chief economist and strategist at Gluskin Sheff. Citing a laundry list of reasons for this year’s revival in market volatility, he told CNBC this week that the S&P 500’s 50-day average may soon slip below its 200-day average – a so-called death cross that market technicians say would signal a bearish shift for the market outlook.
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Trump says US may rejoin Pacific trade pact: Reuters
Russian lawmakers propose ban on list of US imports: Reuters
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