by Daniel Brouse March 13, 2025 Recent policies enacted by the President have had significant financial repercussions on American farmers, leading to substantial economic losses. 1. Impact of Tariffs and Retaliatory Measures The Trump 2.0 administration’s imposition of tariffs, particularly on steel and aluminum, has triggered retaliatory tariffs from major trading partners such as China, […]
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Trumpenomics: How Tariffs, Policy Cuts, and Labor Shortages Are Devastating American Farmers
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A Storm Brewing in Global Trade
by Daniel Brouse March 12, 2025 Daily Market Update: A Storm Brewing in Global Trade While domestic markets remained relatively calm, international markets reacted with volatility to the latest round of tariffs, escalating trade tensions worldwide. In Trump 1.0, steel and aluminum tariffs were introduced at 25% on steel and 10% on aluminum, selectively targeting […]
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The Devastating Impact of Trump’s Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
By Daniel Brouse March 12, 2025 The Perterson Report released an analysis of the Trump steel and aluminum tariffs imposed during his first term that are very similar to the tariffs that went into effect today. In his last term, the result was a net loss of 75,000 manufacturing jobs and each job ‘saved’ cost […]
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The Great Depression vs. The Climate Crisis: Why the Stock Market May Never Recover
by Daniel Brouse March 10, 2025 Stock Market Recovery After the Great Depression The Great Depression, which began with the stock market crash of October 1929, led to an unprecedented economic collapse. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) plummeted from a peak of 381 in September 1929 to a low of 41 in July 1932—an […]
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Economic Update: Should I Panic Yet?
by Daniel Brouse March 3, 2025 The Atlanta Fed GDP tracker dropped to -2.8 today. That would mean a drop of 5.3% in one quarter. I’ve never seen it drop this fast in a quarter nor overnight like it just did (from +2.5 to -2.8 in one month with -1.3 in one day) Only one […]
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Trumponomics and Its Impact on U.S. GDP
As a fiscally conservative economist with 45 years of experience, I have never witnessed a President destroy and devastate an economy so rapidly. GDP is expected to fall by 4% with a spike in inflation during his first quarter in office. At the outset of 2025, economic projections indicated a steady growth trajectory for the […]
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World Economics 101: The United States and Global Trade Dynamics
by Daniel Brouse February 28, 2025 World Economics 101: For Dummies The world is a big place. The USA is a small part of it. Though we have the largest economy, it is only a fraction of the overall world economy. The US is completely dependent on a strong world economy. The US has been […]
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Trump’s Housing Finance Reforms: Privatization and Deregulation Amidst Controversy
The Trump administration has outlined plans to reform key entities in the U.S. housing finance system, specifically Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), with potentially significant impacts on mortgage rates, the real estate industry, homeowners, and the broader economy. Privatizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could lead to increased mortgage rates, […]
DOGI: The Department of Government Inefficiency
There has been no evidence of government efficiency at DOGE. In fact, the opposite is true. The operational costs of DOGE and the broader financial impact of its aggressive cost-cutting strategies have not been fully disclosed. While the department claims significant savings, concerns have been raised regarding potential expenses related to legal challenges, workforce reductions, […]
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Investment Strategy: When ‘America First’ Is Last
Ironically, since November 2024, the “America First” fiscal policy has coincided with the U.S. stock market’s underperformance relative to global markets. In contrast, European and Chinese equities have demonstrated superior performance during this period. Our conservative investment strategy recommends maintaining the bulk of investments in short-term Treasury bills. For younger investors with a longer time […]