Bloomberg Businessweek Trump-Epstein Ties Back in Spotlight as Fight in Congress Looms
Nov 12, 2025
Bob Michele, Chief Investment Officer at J.P. Morgan, shares insights on falling Treasury yields and the mixed state of the U.S. economy, emphasizing the challenges from tariffs and shutdowns. Tricia Tolliver, CFO of Cava, discusses the impact of shifting consumer behaviors and tariffs on company performance, while outlining plans for expansion and operational investments. Peter Atwater, president of Financial Insyghts, analyzes the K-shaped economy and its implications for social mobility, warning of risks for the affluent and the growing disparities faced by lower-income individuals.
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Epstein Emails Rekindle Questions About Trump
- Emails from Jeffrey Epstein suggested Donald Trump was kept out of public scrutiny despite alleged interactions.
- The releases renewed public suspicion because documents were shared piecemeal by competing House members.
Political Fight Over Document Release Intensifies
- The White House dismissed the releases as selective leaks meant to smear President Trump.
- Democrats pushed for broader document release via a discharge petition and new member Adelita Grijalva.
Infer Labor Health From Multiple Real-Time Signals
- Use multiple high-frequency data sources to assess the labor market when official data is missing.
- Combine bank deposit, consumer spending, and corporate checks to form a timely labor-market view.
