In Milwaukee, former President Donald Trump accepted the Republican presidential nomination after a high-energy four-day event.
Trump’s acceptance speech, spanning 92 minutes, was a blend of unifying rhetoric and pointed criticisms of his adversaries, portraying a nation in decline under current leadership.
Trump’s vision for a second term promises even more dramatic shifts than his first. He highlighted his capability to resolve global issues swiftly and outlined an aggressive economic agenda. His new approach could mark a stark departure from his previous policies, aiming to overhaul U.S. economic strategies.
If victorious in November, Trump could lead with a Republican Congress and a strengthened Supreme Court. His vice-presidential pick, Senator JD Vance, reflects his influence over the GOP, despite Vance’s previous criticisms of Trump.
Current economic conditions might play in Trump’s favor, with potential Federal Reserve rate cuts boosting economic activity and stock markets. However, the increase in government debt from new tax cuts could strain the bond market, pushing up long-term interest rates.
Trump’s consolidation of Republican support and the shifting economic landscape contribute to growing forecasts of a GOP sweep in the upcoming election, with analysts predicting a likely unified Republican government.
Donald Trump criticized the Federal Reserve’s recent decision to cut its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point, calling it a “political maneuver” and suggesting that a smaller reduction would have been more appropriate.
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has opted to keep interest rates steady at 0.25%, leading to a sharp rise in the Nikkei index, which jumped over 700 points.
On September 18, the US Federal Reserve made a notable move by cutting interest rates by 50 basis points, marking the start of a new easing cycle.
The Federal Reserve’s recent 50 basis point rate cut left experts divided.