What's at the Top of Donald Trump's Wish List?

What's at the Top of Donald Trump's Wish List?

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The transcript discusses the market's reaction to the election of Donald Trump as President. It explores potential economic policies, such as corporate tax cuts and infrastructure spending, and their impact on markets. The discussion includes market stability, investor behavior, and the unexpected positive reaction of the S&P 500. The analysis also covers the yield curve, treasury yields, and the role of a Republican-controlled Congress in shaping economic policy.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main economic change discussed in relation to the election of Donald Trump?

Decrease in unemployment

Rise in inflation

Corporate tax cuts

Increase in GDP

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the market react to the potential for higher deficits?

Increase in treasury yields

Decrease in bond supply

Reduction in bank profits

Stability in the yield curve

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial expectation of the market if Trump won the election?

A risk-on sentiment

A risk-off sentiment

Immediate market stability

Increase in foreign investments

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of policies did Trump's election night speech focus on?

Equity-friendly

Trade agreements

Environmental regulations

Bond market-friendly

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the reasons for the market's unexpected reaction post-election?

Increase in infrastructure spending

Decrease in corporate taxes

Short covering by investors

Clarity on trade agreements