Will the Markets Check Trump’s Power?

The president-elect cares about financial markets, our columnist says. That gives investors a restraint on his decisions, even if it’s a tenuous one.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 hours ago

Trump’s tariffs are a reality check for markets

Bessent is a pragmatic pick, but he will not make up for the president-elect’s unpredictability

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

World Markets Get Reality Check in the Wake of Trump Election

Trump tariff threats and cabinet picks have the world markets watching and waiting.

Business - Inc. - 21 hours ago

Courts restrained Trump in his 1st term. Will they 'check' his power again?

Donald Trump's critics warn that he will have "no guardrails" in a second term, but his agenda and his personal impulses won’t proceed entirely unchecked.

Donald Trump Is Done With Checks and Balances

You aren’t just choosing a candidate. You’re choosing a theory of power.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

Election fact check: Trump, Harris on transgender issues

What we know about the issues and how former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris expect to legislate transgender policies.

Cheney: 'Guardrails of democracy' must keep Trump in check

Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) said Wednesday that citizens, courts, media and elected officials would now serve as the “guardrails of democracy” after former President Trump resoundingly won a ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Donald Trump gets a brutal reality check

The implosion of Matt Gaetz’s nomination for attorney general reveals the president-elect isn’t all-powerful despite the Republican trifecta in government.

Politics - Politico - November 21

Gaetz failure suggests Senate Republicans may resist Trump extremes

President-elect’s strategic retreat over attorney-general nominee is sign of his political limitations

Business - Financial Times - November 22

F.B.I. Checks of Trump Nominees Are Critical for the Nation’s Security

With fewer and fewer checks on presidential power, we need rigorous congressional consideration of the incoming president’s team.

Top stories - The New York Times - 1 hour ago

Election fact check: Trump, allies push allegations of 'cheating' in Pennsylvania

Election officials in Pennsylvania have pushed back on allegations of voter fraud or misconduct made by former President Trump and his allies.

Why Wall Street may hold the ultimate veto power over Trump budget plans

Wall Street investors are bracing for a battle over Trump policies and plans that risk ballooning the U.S. debt load.

Business - MarketWatch - November 8

GOP senators deride idea of replacing FBI background checks for Trump nominees

Senate Republicans are rejecting a proposal floated by some advisers to President-elect Trump to take the job of conducting background checks for high-level nominees away from the FBI and give it ...

Politics - The Hill - November 19

Klobuchar says Trump nominees have 'got to get their background checks together'

Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) said Sunday that President-elect Trump’s picks for his next administration have “got to get their background checks together.” Earlier in an interview, Klobuchar told ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Sen. Klobuchar says she needs background checks to judge Trump's Cabinet

Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar emphasized Sunday the importance of FBI background checks for Trump’s Cabinet nominees, which she said is necessary for their confirmation.

Fact check of Trump's "border czar" claims on noncitizens with criminal convictions

As Donald Trump's second term approaches, Republicans have cited inflated figures on noncitizens with criminal records.

Fact check of Trump's "border czar" claims on noncitizens with criminal convictions

As Donald Trump's second term approaches, Republicans have cited inflated figures on noncitizens with criminal records.

Politics - CBS News - 6 hours ago

The Other Trump Trade That Worries Markets

Robert Lighthizer, who was a huge influence on Donald Trump’s protectionist trade policy, is again a candidate for a top role if the Republican wins next week.

Business - The New York Times - October 31

Trump’s mixed signals for gas market

Incoming administration’s policies might eventually lead to decrease in US LNG exports to EU

World - Financial Times - November 13

Donald Trump Thinks He Won’t Have Enough Power

The once and future president’s constitutional gimmicks are embarrassingly transparent.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Stocks and the Dollar Jump After Trump Wins Presidential Election

Bitcoin hit a record, Tesla stock soared and a wide range of markets around the world moved sharply as Donald J. Trump claimed victory.

Business - The New York Times - November 6

Trump Claims Victory: What It Means for Global Markets

Investors poured into stocks, crypto, and meme tokens overnight to position for a second Trump White House.

Business - Inc. - November 6

Trump, Senate GOP victories send markets soaring

Stocks roared out of the gate Wednesday morning following news that former President Trump has secured a second term in the White House and Republicans won a majority in the Senate. The Dow Jones ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Election Betting Markets See Vindication in Trump Victory

Prediction markets, which surged to prominence during the presidential campaign, started reflecting a likely Trump win several weeks ago, even as opinion polls showed a tight race.

Business - The New York Times - November 6

How the markets are reacting to Trump's 2024 election win

The markets are reacting to former President Donald Trump's presidential election win after his 2024 race against Vice President Kamala Harris. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has more.

Trump Is Inheriting Booming Markets and a Decisive Fed

Stocks and bitcoin are smashing records while the labor market deteriorates, U.S. debt balloons, and housing affordability worsens.

Business - Inc. - November 7

What kind of capitalism does Trump believe in?

The president-elect would do well to remember what Adam Smith said about the role of ‘moral sentiments’

World - Financial Times - November 8

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

Treasury yields are red flag for markets’ Trump euphoria

Markets look through near-term loosening to medium-term picture for inflation and growth

World - Financial Times - November 11

Why Trump’s Victory Is Fueling a Market Frenzy

Investors have been comforted by a clear election result and are anticipating tax cuts and deregulation from a second Trump administration.

Business - The New York Times - November 12

Analyzing the stock market surge after Trump's victory

The stock market hit pause Tuesday on its record-setting spike after President-elect Donald Trump's victory, but what comes after the honeymoon? CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady ...

Trump Promised Policies Complicate Emerging Markets Trade

Jake Schurmeier, portfolio manager at Harbor Capital, said he has trimmed exposure to emerging-market debt, citing the strengthening dollar. “That’s the terror for us,” Schurmeier said.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 13

How markets might be wrong about Trump

Plus the long and winding road of disinflation

World - Financial Times - November 14

Will the Markets Check Trump’s Power?

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