Trump boosts tech, alarms conservatives
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President Trump backed policies that expanded support and deregulation for the U.S. tech industry, boosting big tech and investor optimism while prompting concern among some conservatives.
by Aaron Sojourner Reposted by Greg Linden
"Most major equity markets have outperformed the US in 2025 as geographic diversification has, for the first time in many years, benefited investors."
**For the first time in many years**
**For the first time in many years**
In 2025, Europe and Asia ex-China generated almost double the total return generated by the US in dollar terms.
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December 28, 2025 at 5:39 PM
"Most major equity markets have outperformed the US in 2025 as geographic diversification has, for the first time in many years, benefited investors."
**For the first time in many years**
**For the first time in many years**
“The president finds the one sparkle in there and that’s all he wants to talk about.”
—on cherry-picking one quarterly measure of GDP while ignoring jobs, wages & affordability. youtu.be/U_GVwBvHG54
—on cherry-picking one quarterly measure of GDP while ignoring jobs, wages & affordability. youtu.be/U_GVwBvHG54
Who Gains From Trump’s Economy? Justin Wolfers on Tariffs, Taxes, and Prices
What matters more: one shiny GDP number, or the gut‑punch of your weekly grocery bill?
This segment features economist Justin Wolfers dissecting the gap between President Trump’s triumphant economic…
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December 28, 2025 at 1:11 AM
“The president finds the one sparkle in there and that’s all he wants to talk about.”
—on cherry-picking one quarterly measure of GDP while ignoring jobs, wages & affordability. youtu.be/U_GVwBvHG54
—on cherry-picking one quarterly measure of GDP while ignoring jobs, wages & affordability. youtu.be/U_GVwBvHG54
We're about to enter one of the most pivotal years in our nation's history. 2026 will determine so much about the future of our democracy. Rest up before 2026 comes!
December 28, 2025 at 6:03 PM
We're about to enter one of the most pivotal years in our nation's history. 2026 will determine so much about the future of our democracy. Rest up before 2026 comes!
The Trump-Republican “Big Beautiful Bill” is actually a “Big Ugly Nightmare.”
Much of what’s included in it will begin in 2026.
Here’s what you should know.
Much of what’s included in it will begin in 2026.
Here’s what you should know.
Is This Trump’s Biggest Scam Yet?
Robert Reich
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December 27, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The Trump-Republican “Big Beautiful Bill” is actually a “Big Ugly Nightmare.”
Much of what’s included in it will begin in 2026.
Here’s what you should know.
Much of what’s included in it will begin in 2026.
Here’s what you should know.
"Most major equity markets have outperformed the US in 2025 as geographic diversification has, for the first time in many years, benefited investors."
December 28, 2025 at 5:38 PM
"Most major equity markets have outperformed the US in 2025 as geographic diversification has, for the first time in many years, benefited investors."
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Wishing you a Happy New Year filled with happiness and health.
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Wishing you a Happy New Year filled with happiness and health.
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#economy #markets
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The Global Economy and Markets: The Final "Weekly Look" of 2025
Thank you for joining me for the final "Weekly Look" of 2025. This edition is relatively brief, reflecting the traditional seasonal lull in data releases and policy meetings.
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December 28, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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Wishing you a Happy New Year filled with happiness and health.
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#economy #markets
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Wishing you a Happy New Year filled with happiness and health.
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There's a lot of recent talk about a strengthening of the RMB in 2026, and while I expect that there will be some strengthening, its impact will mostly be to reverse part of the real RMB weakening of recent years.
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There's a lot of recent talk about a strengthening of the RMB in 2026, and while I expect that there will be some strengthening, its impact will mostly be to reverse part of the real RMB weakening of recent years.
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Trump Wants a Weaker Dollar. Some Chinese Say He Has a Point.
A significant weakening of the dollar versus China’s currency didn’t happen in 2025, but some forecasters say it’s a wild card to watch in the new year.
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December 28, 2025 at 6:10 AM
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There's a lot of recent talk about a strengthening of the RMB in 2026, and while I expect that there will be some strengthening, its impact will mostly be to reverse part of the real RMB weakening of recent years.
www.wsj.com/finance/curr...
There's a lot of recent talk about a strengthening of the RMB in 2026, and while I expect that there will be some strengthening, its impact will mostly be to reverse part of the real RMB weakening of recent years.
www.wsj.com/finance/curr...
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We’re definitely getting a 5% unemployment print in 2026. Will be the first time (excluding COVID’s peak) since Q3 2015.
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Companies Are Outlining Plans for 2026. Hiring Isn’t One of Them.
Large employers indicate that they either want to maintain the size of their teams next year or let go of workers.
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December 28, 2025 at 1:02 PM
We’re definitely getting a 5% unemployment print in 2026. Will be the first time (excluding COVID’s peak) since Q3 2015.
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by Justin Lewis
It has been very hard to concentrate at times in 2025.
December 28, 2025 at 6:55 PM
It has been very hard to concentrate at times in 2025.
by Seth Masket Reposted by Nathan P. Kalmoe
New at Tusk: What 2025 taught us about the health of US democracy, elections, and whatever the hell the economy is
What did we learn about US politics in 2025?
On the health of US democracy, elections, and whatever the hell the economy is
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December 28, 2025 at 2:55 PM
New at Tusk: What 2025 taught us about the health of US democracy, elections, and whatever the hell the economy is
by Elizabeth Saunders Reposted by David Darmofal
An honor to be in the company of so many of these great authors on @foreignaffairs.com's list. But wishing most of these pieces, including my own, hadn't needed to be written. www.foreignaffairs.com/lists/best-2...
The Best of 2025
We’ve compiled our favorite articles covering the United States’ slide into authoritarianism, China’s economic strategy, the future of Iran, and more. Start reading—or rereading—below.
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December 28, 2025 at 2:22 PM
An honor to be in the company of so many of these great authors on @foreignaffairs.com's list. But wishing most of these pieces, including my own, hadn't needed to be written. www.foreignaffairs.com/lists/best-2...
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Which will it be? Beijing says it is determined to rebalance the economy, but as long as it sets excessively high GDP growth targets, it cannot allow excess investment in infrastructure and manufacturing to decline. We'll see which path they choose in 2026.
Which will it be? Beijing says it is determined to rebalance the economy, but as long as it sets excessively high GDP growth targets, it cannot allow excess investment in infrastructure and manufacturing to decline. We'll see which path they choose in 2026.
December 28, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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Which will it be? Beijing says it is determined to rebalance the economy, but as long as it sets excessively high GDP growth targets, it cannot allow excess investment in infrastructure and manufacturing to decline. We'll see which path they choose in 2026.
Which will it be? Beijing says it is determined to rebalance the economy, but as long as it sets excessively high GDP growth targets, it cannot allow excess investment in infrastructure and manufacturing to decline. We'll see which path they choose in 2026.
I am not an economist but seems like Trump takes credit for the recovery and high GDP he inherited from Obama and Biden and manages to tank the economy with wrecking ball economic policies. Republican voodoo economics on overdrive: tax cuts for billionaires and job losses for the rest.
December 28, 2025 at 6:49 PM
I am not an economist but seems like Trump takes credit for the recovery and high GDP he inherited from Obama and Biden and manages to tank the economy with wrecking ball economic policies. Republican voodoo economics on overdrive: tax cuts for billionaires and job losses for the rest.