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.
In a recent live address, U.S. President Donald Trump declared that a new base tariff of 10% would be applied universally to all countries.
Consumer spending in the U.S. showed weaker-than-expected growth in February, increasing only 0.1%, which was on the lower end of economists’ forecasts.
In February, the U.S. maintained its annual inflation rate at 2.5%, as reflected in the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index, according to data released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
UBS has issued a stark warning to investors, flagging stagflation as a looming economic threat.