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.
U.S. inflation accelerated in June, dealing a potential setback to expectations of imminent Federal Reserve rate cuts.
In a surprising long-term performance shift, gold has officially outpaced the U.S. stock market over the past 25 years—dividends included.
The United States has rolled out a broad set of new import tariffs this week, targeting over 30 countries and economic blocs in a sharp escalation of its trade protection measures, according to list from WatcherGuru.
After a week of record-setting gains in U.S. markets, investors are shifting focus to a quieter yet crucial stretch of macroeconomic developments.