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Rhiannon12866

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Fri Aug 29, 2025, 06:55 AM Aug 2025

'A major hype cycle.' Stocks climb despite Trump tariffs squeezing U.S. businesses, consumers - The 11th Hour - MSNBC



The S&P 500 hit yet another record today, despite tariff pressure increasing on U.S. businesses and consumers. Bill Cohan and Justin Wolfers discuss on The 11th Hour. - Aired on 08/28/2025.
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'A major hype cycle.' Stocks climb despite Trump tariffs squeezing U.S. businesses, consumers - The 11th Hour - MSNBC (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 Aug 2025 OP
He doesn't know why there are tariffs bucolic_frolic Aug 2025 #1

bucolic_frolic

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1. He doesn't know why there are tariffs
Fri Aug 29, 2025, 07:04 AM
Aug 2025

How about creating a recession so the Fed must lower interest rates so that your $100 million in T-Bonds go up in value?

It's a closed loop explanation.

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