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Trump's Potential Return Sparks Economic Turmoil Fears

1/19/2025

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Donald Trump's potential return to the White House is sending shockwaves through the economy. Investors are anxious, fearing his policies could fuel inflation and balloon the federal deficit, already at a staggering $1.8 trillion in 2024. Experts caution that soaring bond yields might spark market turmoil, while his tax cuts could deepen fiscal woes.

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Donald Trump's potential return to the White House is sending shockwaves through the economy. Investors are anxious, fearing his policies could fuel inflation and balloon the federal deficit, already at a staggering $1.8 trillion in 2024. Experts caution that soaring bond yields might spark market turmoil, while his tax cuts could deepen fiscal woes.