WYM ModKevin Breuninger reports, are these U.S. dollar swap lines a global economic safeguard? Treasury Secretary Bessent defends U.S. dollar swap lines for Gulf and Asian allies amidst the Iran war, calling them routine and a testament to the dollar's primacy. Bessent argues these backstops prevent disorderly asset sales and strengthen economic leadership, despite polls showing low approval for President Trump’s economy. Discover the full implications. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/24/bessent-iran-war-uae-swap-lines-gulf-asia.html #IranWar #USEconomy
Business | The Guardian USUS justice department drops criminal investigation against Jerome Powell https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/24/doj-drops-criminal-probe-jerome-powell-fed #FederalReserve #DonaldTrump #Business #TrumpAdministration #JeromePowell #UsNews #WorldNews #UsEconomy #UsPolitics #UsSenate #LawUs
Jonathan EmmesediKevin Warsh is Trump's Sock Puppet
https://youtu.be/T_amEPmvfNE?si=3Fz6wxXQyPdLjubg
There is a whole debate to be had about the political economy of "independent" and "technocratic" central bankers, but in the meantime let us note that Krugman is probably correct in his prediction that Kevin Warsh will be Trump's obedient servant at the Fed.
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Kevin Warsh is Trump's Sock Puppet
Yonhap Infomax NewsUS services sector shows resilience as April S&P Services PMI reaches 51.3, surpassing market consensus of 50.0 and signaling continued expansion
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NewsletterTFPresidential Approval Dips to 32%, Mirroring Carter-Era Lows
Why did Donald Trump's approval rating fall to 32% in April 2026? Learn how this low score affects his leadership and what it means for the economy.
#trumpapproval, #useconomy, #politicstoday, #whitehouse, #april2026
https://newsletter.tf/donald-trump-approval-rating-april-2026/
President Trump's approval rating is now 32%, which is a drop from 34% in March 2026. This is the lowest level seen since the presidency of Jimmy Carter.
#trumpapproval, #useconomy, #politicstoday, #whitehouse, #april2026
https://newsletter.tf/donald-trump-approval-rating-april-2026/
World news | The GuardianTrump approval slips as polls show warning signs for Republicans ahead of midterms https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/22/trump-approval-slips-polls-midterms #DonaldTrump #UsNews #UsPolitics #UsisraelWarOnIran #UsImmigration #UsEconomy
US news | The GuardianWhy Trump’s pick for Fed chair will not bring home the bank for the president https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/22/trump-fed-chair-kevin-warsh-interest-rate-cut #UsEconomy #DonaldTrump #UsNews #Business #FederalReserve
Kevin Warsh accused of being Trump's 'sock puppet' as senators grill Fed chair nominee – video https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/video/2026/apr/21/kevin-warsh-accused-of-being-trumps-sock-puppet-as-senators-grill-fed-chair-nominee-video #UsNews #DonaldTrump #FederalReserve #ElizabethWarren #UsEconomy #UsPolitics #EconomicPolicy #UsInterestRates
X Minus T 🤦♂️🇺🇸Via @meidastouch on Instagram:
The Dow is up 12% in three weeks, tax refunds are “the highest ever,” and the administration wants you to feel great about it. However, Stanford ran the numbers and your refund was almost entirely wiped out by rising gas costs. In bizarro America, growth is a red flag and good news is a trap.
#UNFTR for @MeidasTouch.
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