Greetham: Trump Tweet Stock 'Shocks' to Continue

The transcript discusses the impact of Donald Trump's policies and tweets on the U.S. economy, job creation, and global markets. It highlights the potential for wage inflation, the role of macroeconomic policies, and the influence of protectionism on global growth. The discussion also covers investment strategies for 2017, considering economic changes and political challenges, emphasizing the importance of balancing growth and inflation.

What is one of the main concerns regarding Donald Trump's use of social media?

• It may lead to increased government transparency.

• It will reduce unemployment rates.

• It could cause short-term stock market fluctuations.

• It will improve international relations.

What is a potential downside of focusing on manufacturing jobs in America?

• It may leave America behind in global advancements.

• It may lead to a decrease in technological innovation.

• It could result in a trade surplus.

• It might cause a decline in global growth.

How does the stock market generally respond to political changes?

• It remains unaffected by political events.

• Individual stocks may react, but the overall market focuses on macro data.

• It always declines during political uncertainty.

• It only reacts to changes in interest rates.

What is a suggested investment strategy in an environment of rising growth and inflation?

• Invest heavily in real estate.

• Focus on technology stocks only.

• Underweight government bonds and overweight commodities.

• Overweight government bonds and underweight commodities.

What could be a political consequence if economic growth does not meet expectations?

• A decrease in fiscal spending.

• Increased international cooperation.

• A rise in populism and division.

• Stronger economic policies.