Earnings in focus, Trump’s manufacturing vision: Asking for a Trend

Wed, Jan 22, 2025, 7:30 PM

On Asking for a Trend, host Josh Lipton explores the strong start to earnings season, with the S&P 500 (^GSPC) hitting its second-highest close ever, though market uncertainty looms over potential policy changes.

Shifting focus, the show delves into President Donald Trump’s vision for a US manufacturing renaissance.

While Christine Lagarde expresses doubt about Trump’s trade barriers, Jay Timmons, CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers, argues that tax and regulatory reforms are key to driving investment and job growth.

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This post was written by Josh Lynch