The University of Michigan survey was done before Election Day. Optimism about future economic conditions is at best level in nearly four years.
Experts weigh in.
Corn and soybean farmer April Hemmes is preparing for new tariffs from a second Trump administration.
Other streamers are growing, too.
It’s unclear when or if tariffs are coming, but some businesses are increasing their overseas orders ahead of Trump’s inauguration.
They’re the ultimate bets companies can make on their futures. So M&A activity can reflect confidence in the economy.
Austin Golding says the oil and gas industry should meet climate goals via competition and evolution rather than constraints on production and transport.
Lyft says that nearly half of the company’s weekday rides were commutes to or from work.
The Fed’s Beige Book reports shortages in industries including technology, manufacturing and construction.
Many gained on the prospect of lower taxes and the relief from uncertainty. But bonds declined on forecasts of bigger deficits.
