Trump's new Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: "We are going to decide whether we are going to grow our way out of this debt burden, and I think we can, through deregulation, energy independence & dominance in the US, and a growth mindset. I feel very strongly that this is the last chance to grow ourselves out of this." >>>> He will need more than business as usual to accomplish his goals. Deficits less than 3% of GDP? We are at 8% or more now (and 3% GDP growth and 3mio more barrels of crude daily) That will mean some HUGE cuts and lots of growth, overall reaction as expected, ie most important thing SUPRESS vol (MOVE index in particular), policies are overall disinflationary, tariffs threat are a negotiation
How China Could Strike Back At Trump's Tariffs
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xTrends on X: "Trump's new Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: "We are going to decide whether we are going to grow our way out of this debt burden, and I think we can, through deregulation, energy independence & dominance in the US, and a growth mindset. I feel very strongly that this is the https://t.co/aCDFdAzjjz" / X
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Elections have consequences - especially in 2024
How China Could Strike Back At Trump's Tariffs ''America's industries, including defense, outsourced tens of thousands of key parts to China during the past 20 years. US manufacturers don't produce capacitors, accumulators, pumps, compressors, switching equipment and other essential equipment for US electrical utilities.''
Ritholtz Wealth on X: "What is Michael Saylor Doing? "I don’t see how this is sustainable. But I’m also not smart enough to know what breaks this." https://t.co/463B7YAkJF by @michaelbatnick https://t.co/0Nior9Rkn3" / X
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