Tag: Donald Trump
Frazzled Investors Still Think the Fed Will Lower by Another Quarter-Point
CME futures overwhelmingly indicate a further dip will come in September.
Has the Federal Reserve Lost Its Power?
As it lowers a key rate by a quarter point, doubts crop up that the Fed lacks the oomph of old.
CalSTRS CIO Says Trump Tweets are a ‘Key Market Risk’ to Monitor
Despite the present ‘Goldilocks’ economy, Christopher Ailman is keeping a sharp eye on the president’s Twitter page.
Why Is the Fed Cutting Rates in a Good Economy?
Alan Greenspan and others say it’s for insurance, just in case things go wrong.
Multinationals Are Bailing from China, Larry Fink Says
As the trade war winds on with no end in sight, companies are not waiting around to see what happens, BlackRock chief finds.
OK, the China Trade Talks Are Tough, But What Would a Pact Look Like?
More US goods bought, less tech transfer, and an enforcement mechanism. Maybe.
Trump Names PBGC Advisory Committee Members
Four of the seven members have already served on the committee.
One and Done? Will the Fed Make a Small Cut, Then Quit?
Political pressure is high on Chairman Jerome Powell to do something in July. The question is how much.
As the Trump-Xi Confab Nears, Wall Street Is Leery
Lots of wariness about an escalation of the US-China trade war and bad economic fallout.
The Mighty Dollar Is Due for a Comedown, PIMCO Says
After an eight-year run, Fed rate cuts and a slowing economy are seen as poised to weaken it.
Trump’s Backdown on Punishing Mexico: Trade War Peak?
Republican lawmakers won’t let him slam China with more tariffs, says Pantheon’s Shepherdson.
The Mexico Tariff Crisis Is Over, Right? Uh, Maybe Not
Think tank shows how easily the White House could about-face and slap harsh levies on the neighbor to the south.
Druckenmiller Moves Heavily into Treasuries Due to Trade War Angst
Trump’s escalated conflict with China prompts legendary investor to shuck stocks for safe haven of government bonds.
Wall Street Doesn’t Have Much Nice to Say on Mexico Tariffs
President Trump’s threatened duties on US’ southern neighbor inspire dire scenarios—and a Fed prediction.