As the dust settles from the 2024 presidential election and yesterday’s Federal Reserve 25-basis point cut in the federal funds rate, I have been thinking about how the Democratic Party missed the opportunity to win votes based on how many Americans view the economy. According to data compiled by Pew Research, in September 2024, 81% … Continue reading Redefining the term, “economy.”
NPR’s Ashley Lopez today published a piece discussing the possibility of neither Donald Trump or Kamala Harris receiving the required 270 votes from the Electoral College to be declared President-Elect. Ms. Lopez describes the process where if neither candidate receives the minimum 270 votes, then it would be up to at least 26 congressional delegations … Continue reading How should traders position themselves in a split political environment?
Kamala Harris’ San Francisco posse needs to be replaced as evidenced by her interview just three hours ago with Fox News’ chief political anchor Bret Baier. There were at least three periods of contention during the interview generated by Mr Baier’s need to get in as many questions as possible before a hard wrap by … Continue reading Fox News: The Kamala Harris interview did not move markets
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