We always watch the stock market indexes. They tell us how much confidence the big money movers have in the future. It may be as simple as seeing interest rates increase or decrease and betting on stocks accordingly. Or it may be a specific stock market sector that is projected to soar in the near term. As we approach the second Trump era the volatility index is shaky, the Dow 30 Industrials are heading down and other indexes are seemingly anxious–one day up, one day down. Said another way, the bulk of investable dollars is having difficulty finding a safe haven with growth potential. They are worried. Even major business forecasters think our financial woes will grow under Trump. Gross Domestic product is expected to decline in 2025. Inflation is expected to increase up to 3%. Unemployment will not improve. And the cause of all this concern is the ridiculous economic agenda put forth by Trump during the campaign. Tariffs could wreck our economy and cause multi-national US companies to lose sales. Deporting 20 million immigrants will cost money, cause societal unrest and labor shortages. The climate issues stand in the background with little attention being given to their impact. “Big money” has no confidence in Trump and his choices for staff positions. This time, voters second thoughts came in too late.
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