'Expect The Worst': What Results Mean For The World | Dominic Waghorn
Democratic inquiries could slow Trump’s agenda as central banks face inflation pressures and higher rates, with the Reserve Bank of Australia citing five hikes this year.
- President Donald Trump faced a voter rebuke in midterm elections, clearing the way for a Democrat-controlled House and Senate to launch inquiries that could clog White House decision-making from Capitol Hill.
- Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock raised interest rates for the fifth time this year on Tuesday, citing persistent economic uncertainty as the RBA grapples with unpredictable trade conditions.
- With three committee members voting against this week's hike, concerns persist that the cumulative impact of past increases—adding about $500 monthly to a $600,000 mortgage—takes 12 months to fully affect Australia's economy.
- Tech giants' massive data center building spree is competing for limited resources, but a Democrat Congress supported by suburban Republicans may slow this construction, potentially easing inflation pressures from the sector.
- Global monetary tightening continues amid America's $40 trillion debt, though a Democrat-controlled Congress might block spending plans, potentially reducing deficits and relieving pressure on the global bond market despite enduring inflationary effects from the war against Iran.
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'Expect The Worst': What Results Mean For The World | Dominic Waghorn
There are reasons to expect the worst. Foreign policy as a coping mechanism is a dangerous thing in the hands of the most powerful leader in the world. But for this president, it may prove hard to resist. Trump faces a two-year ordeal at the hands of a hostile US Congress. He will struggle to […]
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