Economics power duo Jane Foley and Christian Lawrence return to discuss the first 12 months of the Trump administration and the 2026 outlook for economies in the US and Europe. As always, the conversation is far-reaching, touching on:

The AI boom and its impact on business operations and economic growth.
Inflation and the legacy of higher food, housing, and healthcare prices.
Interest rates, currencies, and the threats to an independent Federal Reserve.
The waning predictive power of consumer confidence surveys.
The incomplete and lasting impact of tariffs and Trump's challenge to the geopolitical order.
The impact of immigration policies on population growth and economic activity.

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