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How The White House is Prioritizing Economic Policies for 2024
Jan 24, 2024
Jared Bernstein, Chair of the Council of Economic Advisors, discusses economic priorities of the Biden administration including jobs, national debt, inflation, China, and trade war. Explores need for more stimulus or budget cuts. Highlights investment in U.S. manufacturing and struggles of the industry. Examines Biden's approach to China, tariffs, and worker-centered trade policy. Discusses current economic conditions, need for stimulus, and possibility of budget reduction.
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- Investors and everyday Americans should prepare for the potential implications of President Biden's policies on tax policy, infrastructure investment, unions, and government spending throughout the next four years.
- The Biden administration aims to maintain a tight job market, ease price pressures, and generate a positive economic outlook for families by addressing economic challenges, implementing policies to support those on the lower end of the economic spectrum, and stimulating manufacturing growth through private investments and subsidies.
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The Impact of the Presidential Election on the Markets
The stock market has reached record highs after a difficult start to the year, with the 'Everything Rally' boosting stocks, bonds, and crypto. However, uncertainty remains regarding the upcoming presidential election and its potential impact on tax policy, infrastructure investment, unions, and government spending. While nothing is certain, it is likely that President Joe Biden will be the Democratic nominee for President. Investors and everyday Americans should prepare for the potential implications on their bank accounts, jobs, and families throughout the next four years.
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