The new era formally begins next week, January 20, when Donald Trump is sworn in as President of the United States at 12 noon eastern. It’s clear that change is coming, on multiple fronts, including a refocusing of economic policy that’s widely expected to boost growth. The question is whether the generally upbeat expectations about the macro outlook are driven by sound economic logic vs. politically driven hype? Perhaps the answer lies somewhere between the two.
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