When a New York Real Estate guy won the Presidency 14 months ago the money guys where ecstatic..... Republicans smiled and took out their cutting knives on the regulations and policies of the federal government.... That was THEN.... Trump's cabinet secretaries are still … [Read more...] about Wall Street in times of Trump…..’it will all be OK’ isn’t there anymore.”
the Economy
U.S. economy grew more than expected in Q4 of 2017
The U.S. GDP grew to 2.9% in the last quarter of 2017, 0.2 points more than expected and up from the 2.5% annual growth reported in the third quarter. Why it matters: Holiday shopping sales were even higher than originally reported, especially due to jumps in transportation … [Read more...] about U.S. economy grew more than expected in Q4 of 2017
Anybody see an increase in their paychecks from the Republican taxcut/givaway?
Not many people at all.... The 'bump' the Republicans THOUGHT they would get from hustling us working people has fooled only a few.... The same CNBC All-America Economic Survey for March breaks with other recent polls and has Trump's approval rate dropping 3 % … [Read more...] about Anybody see an increase in their paychecks from the Republican taxcut/givaway?
About Donald Trump’s approval numbers…
It has been pointed out to me here at the Pdog that Trump has high approval rating among Republicans and that his overall ratings are on the rise.... Yup.... So What? Donald Trump's overall numbers are LOWER than any other President in recent history,,,,, If you … [Read more...] about About Donald Trump’s approval numbers…
Stocks are talking a Trump beatdown….
Donald Trump boasted that the Stock market is doing great during his time in office? The same market lost 1,400 point this week alone.... A good amount of the gains under Trump's time in office have been wiped out by his foreign policy moves.... U.S. stocks tumbled, … [Read more...] about Stocks are talking a Trump beatdown….
China announces plans for reciprocal tariffs on $3 billion of imports from the U.S…Exemptions announced
It's on! America ships a LOT of stuff to China.... A reciprocal response is gonna hurt America manufactures shipping to China's HUGE population of consumers.... The stock market took a huge drop-off of 740 pts today..... Does Donald Trump know what he doing? The … [Read more...] about China announces plans for reciprocal tariffs on $3 billion of imports from the U.S…Exemptions announced
Trump going after China with Trade Tariffs and Other Penalties ….
It's first move in trying to get a 'better deal' from the Chinese on American imports.... The stock market has dropped 200 points on the news.... American consumers could see a rise in many imports from that country. Many of his Republican lawmakers friends are gonna get … [Read more...] about Trump going after China with Trade Tariffs and Other Penalties ….
Republicans and Democrats agree on a 2018 spending bill …..
Trump has said he might not be happy with the $1.3 Trillion deal.... But Republicans and Democrats have gone back to before Trump time and worked out compromises... The agreement provides money for the US government until the fall...... The bill does NOT address the … [Read more...] about Republicans and Democrats agree on a 2018 spending bill …..