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What does Trump mean for the economy?

On the latest episode, hosts Paul Diggle and Luke Bartholomew are joined by political and economic experts to analyze the results of the 2024 presidential election.

Authors

Paul Diggle

Chief Economist

Luke Bartholomew

Deputy Chief Economist

Contributors

Lizzy Galbraith, James McCann

Duration: 23 mins

Date: Nov 06, 2024

"Trump’s presidency will have important implications for tax and spending, immigration, trade policy, and regulation."

Hosts Paul Diggle and Luke Bartholomew are joined by colleagues James McCann and Lizzy Galbraith to discuss Trump’s second term in office, and what it could mean for:

The likelihood of tax cuts and spending measures
The prospect of a global trade war
Monetary policy and financial markets

Transcript

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Important information

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