How about Trump's effect on consumer confidence. US consumer confidence plunges in April https://finance.yahoo.com/news/us-consumer-confidence-plunges-april-141454109.html WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. consumer confidence slumped to a nearly five-year low in April as growing concerns over tariffs weighed on the economic outlook. The Conference Board said on Tuesday its consumer confidence index dropped 7.9 points to 86.0 this month, the lowest reading since May 2020. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast the index sliding to 87.5. The Present Situation Index, based on consumers' assessment of current business and labor market conditions, fell 0.9 point to 133.5. The Expectations Index, based on consumers' short-term outlook for income, business, and labor market conditions, slid 12.5 points to 54.4 - the lowest level since October 2011 and well below the threshold of 80 that usually signals a recession ahead. "Consumer confidence declined for a fifth consecutive month in April, falling to levels not seen since the onset of the COVID pandemic," said Stephanie Guichard, Senior Economist, Global Indicators at The Conference Board. The government is expected to report on Wednesday that economic growth braked sharply in the first quarter, amid a surge in imports as businesses raced to bring in goods to avoid higher costs from duties. Consumer spending also likely slowed down considerably, hampered by still-high inflation as well as worries about the impact of tariffs on the economy, which prompted some households to cut back on consumption to preserve savings. Gross domestic product likely increased at a 0.3% annualized rate in the January-March quarter, which would be the weakest since the second quarter of 2022, a Reuters survey showed. Risks are tilted to the downside. The Atlanta Federal Reserve is forecasting GDP declining at a 0.4% rate after adjusting for imports and exports of gold. The economy grew at a 2.4% pace in the fourth quarter.
I wonder what happens when everyone finally realizes that Trump is deliberately defrauding the stock market for personal gain? 'Trade violence': Onlookers accuse Trump of 'manipulation' as he 'tanks markets' https://www.rawstory.com/trump-tariffs-2672193260/
Who would have thought a guy with a life full of breaking laws and fiscal irresponsibility would continue to do so in his old age ? The US layoffs are starting to get meaningful businesses can't depend on the US business environment anymore. Good news for Canadian energy producers Asian buyers are now buying the majority of product through the new pipeline and we are getting better pricing now. Even some deals with Europe are happening now. It's ok for Americans because Trump said you don't need anything from Canada. It is amazing really that he thinks attacking a company like Apple is good for his economy and markets. He wants the phones assembled in the US or jack up the prices 25%. Not inflationary at all .
Hahahaha Do you really think he doesn't know this? I mean... you people will fall for anything. -->"Look over here!"<-- Sometimes I wonder about ET's collective IQ.
Trump failed the trail making test on the cognitive test at W. Reed. So no, I wouldn't be talking about IQ and Trump.
There is no link. Who would release that info to the public? My neighbor went to school at Penn with Reed's head of neuro. Your guy is r*******.
No link?! Well my neighbor just shot a 7 under par round at a USGA 74 rated 18 hole nightmare course... and he has his son/caddy as a witness.