Musk and Trump, a Bond Made in Merch

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Lifestyle - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Elon Musk Made Appearance on Trump-Zelensky Call

The billionaire owner of SpaceX was on the call briefly and his involvement wasn’t planned, according to those familiar with the conversation.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 8

This lounge chair made of 1984 L.A. Olympics merch is a tribute to what's coming

Artist Darren Romanelli teamed up with Goodwill and scoured EBay to piece together his Olympic-themed lounge chair and ottoman.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 5 days ago

Musk says Trump’s podcast appearances made ‘big difference’ in election

X owner claims ex-president’s casual conversations on Joe Rogan and other shows helped bring him to victory. Donald Trump’s stunning election triumph was won partly thanks to his willingness to ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

Why Bond Yields Are Rising After Trump’s Victory

Yields on government bonds — which underpin all kinds of borrowing in the economy — are rising. But the Fed is cutting rates. What gives?

Business - The New York Times - November 7

Could the Bond Market Stymie Trump’s Economic Plans?

Some fiscal hawks worry that Trump’s policies would increase the deficit and fuel inflation.

Business - The New York Times - November 9

First Elon Musk changed Twitter to X — then he made it a MAGA haven

As Musk has quickly become one of Donald Trump’s biggest supporters, he has transformed X into a MAGA mouthpiece.

How Democrats Made It Easy for Trump

Why the 2024 election’s outcome was uniquely foreseeable.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 8

‘King of debt’ Donald Trump needs to reassure the bond markets — now

Millions of investors are watching the value of their bond funds sag almost daily as concerns about the impact of Trump’s policies on the national debt grow.

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

Why the bond market may have it entirely backwards on Trump and Harris

A reduction in labor supply would weigh on the U.S. economy, and impact the bond market.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

Bond-market Trump trades suddenly at risk amid tight election race

Bond-market participants scaled back on so-called Trump trades Monday, ahead of a too-close-to-call presidential election.

Business - MarketWatch - November 4

30-year bond yield closes with biggest jump since 2022 after Trump wins

U.S. government debt aggressively sold off on Wednesday, pushing the 30-year yield up by the most in two years, as traders factored in the likely trade and deficit policies of a second Trump ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

US stocks hit record and investors dump bonds after Trump victory

Dollar rallies in its best day in 2 years as ‘Trump trades’ sweep through global markets

World - Financial Times - November 6

Risk assets rally but bond market views Trump victory with caution

Analysts and investors warn tension between different aspects of president-elect’s policy add to risks of a reversal

World - Financial Times - November 7

US economy could ‘overheat’ under Trump, warns bond giant Pimco

CIO Dan Ivascyn says interest rate cuts could be paused and stocks look vulnerable after post-election rally

Business - Financial Times - November 8

South Korean president takes up golf again to forge a bond with Trump

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has dusted off his golf clubs in an attempt to forge a bond with President-elect Donald Trump, an avid lover of the game

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

Ukraine’s bonds jump as investors bet Trump will end war

Rally in dollar debt is unlikely ‘Trump trade’ and comes just months after huge restructuring

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Companies rush to US bond market as Trump rally cuts borrowing costs

Borrowers ‘strike while the iron’s hot’ to raise more than $50bn this week

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

FirstFT: US companies rush to cash in on Trump market rally

Also in today’s newsletter, FTC targets Microsoft and Argentina cools on Paris climate accord

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Sega Launches A New Classics Merch Collection At Amazon

Sega has just launched a gigantic apparel collection on Amazon , featuring iconic games like Streets of Rage and Golden Axe. The merch drop follows hot on the heels of Sega announcing dozens of ...

Tech - GameSpot - 6 days ago

Musk’s gamble on Trump pays off

Billionaire chief of Tesla and X looks set to take up influential adviser role in White House

World - Financial Times - November 6

Musk joins Trump in D.C. for meetings

Elon Musk joined Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., for meetings with Republicans in Congress before the president-elect's transition meeting with President Biden. Musk and Trump's bond remains as ...

Donald and Melania Trump Were Made for Each Other

The former first lady’s new book shows that she still doesn’t care.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 31

Elon Musk's PAC Is Buying Ads for Donald Trump on Elon Musk's X

America PAC purchased ads yielding tens of millions of impressions on X between July 8 and October 1, according to the platform’s ad disclosure data.

Tech - Wired - October 21

'SNL' cast member Chloe Fineman says Elon Musk made her cry when he hosted the show

"Saturday Night Live” cast member Chloe Fineman appeared to solve a mystery about which recent “SNL” host made someone cry: saying that Elon Musk left her in tears.

Chloe Fineman confirms that 'rude' Elon Musk was the 'SNL' host who made her cry

'Saturday Night Live' star Chloe Fineman outed tech billionaire Elon Musk as the host that that made her 'burst into tears': 'Have a little manners here, sir.'

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 6 days ago

Here’s what can stall Trump’s tax and tariff plans

Surging 10-year Treasury yields could temper Trump administration plans that risk growing the large U.S. deficit.

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

‘Trump trades’ move into overdrive as Dow, dollar and bond yields soar. What’s next for markets.

The question for investors is what happens once the postelection euphoria wears off.

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

Bill O'Reilly: Musk-Trump relationship is a 'business deal'

Bill O'Reilly discusses Elon Musk pledging to give away $1 million a day to voters for signing his political action committee’s petition.

Politics - The Hill - October 22

A vote for Donald Trump is a vote for Elon Musk

Donald Trump's potential administration could benefit from Elon Musk's efficiency efforts, as he could be put in charge of a government efficiency commission to cut down on bureaucracy and save ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Elon Musk’s riskiest bet yet: Donald Trump

The billionaire entrepreneur has gone all-in behind the Republican candidate. If he wins, the prize could be substantial influence over the administration

Business - Financial Times - October 21

Elon Musk Plots His Final Moves for Trump

With less than two weeks until Election Day, the richest person in the world is throwing himself into the effort to elect the former president.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

Michael Keaton: Trump, Musk don't respect supporters

Actor Michael Keaton said former President Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk don’t respect their supporters, in a video posted to Instagram this week. “You know, for some of you folks who, guys, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

A Recent Timeline of Elon Musk Going All In on Trump

Over the past month, Elon Musk has put himself in position to take the credit for a Donald Trump win—or the blame for a loss.

Tech - Wired - November 4

Trump Is Betting Big on Musk’s Swing-State Moonshot

The candidate is leaning on an unusual canvassing effort funded by Elon Musk. If successful, it could usher in a new era when billionaires dominate ground campaigns.

Business - The New York Times - November 6

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