Despite the chaos of the first week of Donald Trump’s presidency, financial markets have so far been remarkably unperturbed. But if Trump’s incendiary executive orders damage the prospects of more important economic measures, such as the planned fiscal stimulus, being agreed with Congress then sentiment could soon turn much more negative, as the outlook for economic growth deteriorates.
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