Lawrence Summers

Former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci criticized President Donald Trump’s trade and tariff policies, blaming them for rising inflation, along with the slowdown in business and consumer demand. ‘Dumb Policies’ To Blame On Monday, in a post on X, Scaramucci...

The U.S. dollar is in the midst of its steepest annual decline in over five decades, triggering renewed inflation concerns among leading market experts. Dollar Depreciation Sparks Inflation Concerns On Monday, in a post on X, The Kobeissi Letter raised concerns regarding the depreciation in the U...

Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers has criticized the idea of eliminating quarterly earnings reports, a policy proposal floated by President Donald Trump in a Truth Social post last week. US Markets Built On ‘Accountability And Transparency’ On Wednesday, in a post on X, Summers...

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) placed the blame for surging goods prices in the U.S. squarely on President Donald Trump’s trade and tariff policies. ‘Chaotic Tariff Policies’ To Blame On Wednesday, in a post on X, Warren said that she doesn’t always agree with...

Inflationary pressures continue to mount, reemerging as the top concern among economists and market watchers, who place the blame squarely on President Donald Trump’s trade and tariff policies. Inflationary Risks ‘Are Rising’ On Tuesday, The Kobeissi Letter warned in a post on X...

According to economist Justin Wolfers, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is stuck in a policy dilemma created by the trade and tariff policies of President Donald Trump. Monetary Policy Cannot Resolve Economic Strain “The problem that Powell faces right now is a very difficult one,”...

Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers cautioned that the United States may be heading into a period of stagflation led by President Donald Trump’s trade and tariff policies, citing the lingering effects of tariffs and rising risks for both unemployment and inflation. We’re Likely...

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers are voicing their concerns on the provisions of the recently passed “One Big, Beautiful Bill,” warning of significant consequences for working American families. What Happened: On Tuesday, in a...

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...

Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers believes markets are far less reactive to geopolitical conflict than many expect, citing the recent example of flaring tensions in Iran. What Happened: On Thursday, Summers posted on X, discussing his recent Bloomberg interview where he addressed the...

Something's shifting in the bond market, with a new wave of unease creeping in, and some of Wall Street's most experienced voices observing a sombre silence. What Happened: On Wednesday, Spencer Hakimian, the founder of Tolou Capital Management, shared a post on X highlighting a growing consensus...

A new rift is emerging inside the Republican Party over how to tackle the looming expiration of the 2017 tax cuts. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) is pushing back against the administration’s claims regarding the tax cuts and the “One Big, Beautiful Bill.” What Happened: On Saturday,...

Despite the years of escalating trade, technology, and geopolitical tensions, historian and economist Niall Ferguson says that the United States and China remain entangled. What Happened: Appearing on Bloomberg’s Wall Street Week on Saturday, alongside former Treasury Secretary Lawrence...

Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers has sharply criticized the tax bill by the President Donald Trump administration amid the ongoing feud with Elon Musk. What Happened: Describing the “Big Beautiful Bill” as a “prescription for deadly, dangerous decline,” Larry...

Ross Gerber, the CEO of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management, is throwing his weight behind the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold the rates, while sharply criticizing President Donald Trump’s trade and tariff policies, alongside the fiscal expansion that is resulting in...