The Fed came to the rescue last week and now another issue gnawing at the market is resolved- at least for the moment.

President Trump tweeted Friday night:

I am pleased to inform you that The United States of America has reached a signed agreement with Mexico. The Tariffs scheduled to be implemented by the U.S. on Monday, against Mexico, are hereby indefinitely suspended. Mexico, in turn, has agreed to take strong measures to stem the tide of Migration through Mexico, and to our Southern Border. This is being done to greatly reduce, or eliminate, Illegal Immigration coming from Mexico and into the United States. Details of the agreement will be released shortly by the State Department. Thank you!

President Trump followed up with tweet this morning:

We have fully signed and documented another very important part of the Immigration and Security deal with Mexico, one that the U.S. has been asking about getting for many years. It will be revealed in the not too distant future and will need a vote by Mexico’s Legislative body!

Official U.S.-Mexico Joint Declaration:

The United States and Mexico met this week to address the shared challenges of irregular migration, to include the entry of migrants into the United States in violation of U.S. law. Given the dramatic increase in migrants moving from Central America through Mexico to the United States, both countries recognize the vital importance of rapidly resolving the humanitarian emergency and security situation. The Governments of the United States and Mexico will work together to immediately implement a durable solution.

Media Attempts to Derail

Over the weekend, the media worked hard to throw cold water on the detail, including tough interviews with Mexico’s ambassador who promoted the fact there would be more purchases of American agricultural and other products.  It’s very clear to me there are several parts to the agreement between the United States and Mexico that neither side would like to discuss until officially signed.

Mexico has been a big winner in the US - China trade war, and according to some sources, it has moved into our top trading partner.  It’s clear they relish that position.   Considering our trade balance is less egregious than with China, it’s a better deal for America as well.

Message of Market

Although it was the weakest sector of the week Communication Services found buyers on Friday and should continue to attract the buy on dips crowd.  Financials were disappointing, and while the knee jerk read would be rate cuts hurt, the sector disappointed during the rate hike cycle.

S&P 500 Index	+1.05%
Communication Services (XLC)	+1.62%
Consumer Discretionary (XLY)	+1.45%
Consumer Staples (XLP)	+0.96%
Energy (XLE)	+0.46%
Financials (XLF)		-0.15%
Health Care (XLV)	+1.04%
Industrials (XLI)	+0.80%
Materials (XLB)	+0.89%
Real Estate (XLRE)	+0.32%
Technology (XLK)	+1.86%
Utilities (XLU)		-0.74%

Portfolio Approach

Communication Services	Consumer Discretionary	Consumer Staples
1	3	1
Energy	Financials	Healthcare
1	2	1
Industrial	Materials	Real Estate
2	3	1
Technology	Utilities	Cash
2	0	2

Today’s Session

Merger Monday

United Technologies and Raytheon are hooking up in a merger that will create a $121 billion combined company. 

• UTX 57%
• RTN 43%

The deal should close next year after United Technologies continues efforts to spinoff and sell portions of Otis Elevator and Carrier.  The combined companies will be the second largest defense contractor after Lockheed Martin, so there might be regulatory issues.  This morning CEOs of both companies said they would add 10,000 new employees this year.

Saleswforce.com (CRM) is buying Tableau Software (DATA) for $15.7 billion.

Comments

The media will try its best to derail any good news President Trump or his Administration shares. He could find the cure to cancer and the media would complain. He is in a damned if you do, damned if you don't situation. God bless him, he is a staright shooter and a no nonsense president, a man with character and backbone. Qualities that have not been present in Washington D.C. for decades. Robert W. Boatwright on 6/10/2019 10:42:15 AM

Its really a shame. I never thought I would see so many interest openly root against the country because of animosity toward a president. I get not liking his approach but that's different than spinning all clear victories as losses or temporary and pounding the next worst case scenario. I fear too many Americans are missing the rally because of this which is sad and unfair. CP Charles Payne on 6/10/2019 11:11:32 AM

Good points, and yes, his approach is definately different, but fresh. However, this is one American that will not miss out on the rally and opportunities that arise from that. Robert W. Boatwright on 6/10/2019 11:18:44 AM

I would like to echo the 2 comments posted here, and emphasize the fact that the President is a straight-shooter and a no nonsense man of God with an iron will. I would like to encourage more Republicans and a few Democrats to work with him to help resolve some of our nations thorny issues. Otherwise, if the President and a few key Republicans retain the Senate and flip the House in 2020, the Democrat Party will be on their way to irrelevancy through 2024. This President, Donald J. Trump, is doing Gods work and a lot of people quietly support him. Wake-up America, wake-up Republican naysayers, and wake-up a few more good folks in the media. Richard Briggs on 6/10/2019 12:14:38 PM

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