Episode 1054 • • 48:29 - 51:02
1054: Without Evidence
GDP Growth, Economic Numbers and Election Strategy
Anticipation builds for new GDP growth numbers, which are expected to be significantly higher than the Obama-era average. A theory is presented that the threat of tariffs has caused a temporary spike in economic activity as businesses rush to manufacture and import goods in advance. This economic "jack-up" is viewed as a strategic move ahead of the 2018 midterm elections.