Ronald Reagan

The United States’ growing turn toward protectionism isn't just about trade deficits or manufacturing jobs – instead, it's about political avoidance, says economist Richard Baldwin. What Happened: On Tuesday, while speaking on The Big View podcast by Reuters, Baldwin argued that America...

The past week has been a whirlwind of economic and political news. From a second federal judge blocking President Donald Trump’s emergency tariff powers to former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers issuing a stark warning about America’s fiscal trajectory, the headlines have been filled...

ARK Invest founder Cathie Wood endorsed the President Donald Trump administration’s economic policies Sunday, comparing them to “Reaganomics on steroids” as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the government’s ability to outgrow mounting debt obligations. What Happened...

President Donald Trump centered his 2024 election campaign on bringing down prices after a prolonged period of inflation. In particular, Trump called for greater domestic drilling, even as the Biden Administration accelerated domestic energy independence. Now that Trump is in office, energy...

Prominent economists and market experts are offering sharply contrasting perspectives on the potential economic impact of Elon Musk‘s role in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), highlighting broader debates about the Donald Trump administration’s fiscal policies. What...

The reason U.S. soft drinks primarily use high fructose corn syrup instead of sugar dates back to a trade barrier imposed by former President Ronald Reagan in the 1980s. This policy echoes in today’s trade landscape, where President Donald Trump‘s tariffs continue to shape global policy...

President Jimmy Carter, who died at his home on Sunday at age 100, brought a political outsider status to Washington, D.C. during a period of immense distrust in government. There was the Watergate scandal, high inflation, mass protests due to the Vietnam War, high government spending and loose...

Following President Joe Biden‘s declaration of a “National Day of Mourning” on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in honor of former President Jimmy Carter, U.S. stock markets may also remain closed that day. What Happened: Jimmy Carter served as the 39th president of the U.S. from 1977 to...

Cathie Wood, founder and CEO of ARK Investment Management LLC, predicts President-elect Donald Trump‘s return to the White House will trigger significant economic growth through deregulation and tax cuts, drawing parallels to the economic transformation during former President Ronald Reagan...

An assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump on July 13, 2024, is a leading headline for the stock markets to open the week and comes ahead of the 2024 presidential election. Here's a look back at how stock markets react to assassination attempts and deaths of former presidents and...

Mike Novogratz, CEO of Galaxy Digital, shared his take on the cognitive decline of former President Ronald Reagan during his second term, seemingly comparing it with ongoing concerns over President Joe Biden’s condition, What Happened: On Independence Day, Novogratz took to X, formerly...

The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned a 40-year-old decision that gave the executive branch the power to rule on laws passed by Congress that were unclear. The decision, known as the Chevron doctrine, stems from a unanimous Supreme Court case involving the energy company in an argument over the...

President Joe Biden’s poll prospects have been stymied by public perception of elevated inflation and a sluggish economy despite the numbers telling an altogether different story. Nobel laureate and economist Paul Krugman on Monday weighed in on this conundrum. What Happened: Krugman shared...

The Republican National Committee, or RNC, witnessed a significant shift in leadership dynamics as Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law of former President Donald Trump, assumed a key role within the organization.  This move comes amidst a debate among RNC members regarding the organization’s...