The Myth that Won't Die: "War is Good for the Economy"

Key Events This Week: PPI, Iran Talks, Nvidia Earnings, Fed Speakers Galore And State Of The Union While much digital ink has been spilled on the Supreme Court's striking down of Trump's IEEPA tariffs and the consequences of this decision (see "Full Analysis Of The Supreme Court IEEPA Decision: How It Impacts The Economy, Policy And Markets"), a lot more is on deck for this week when we will also have more geopolitical headlines to contend with, as the latest round of US-Iran talks is expected in Geneva on Thursday....

American stealth fighter jets are deploying to an airbase in southern Israel. The US is engaged in a massive military buildup in the Middle East, and President Donald Trump is threatening to attack Iran.  The Times of Israel reports that the F-22s were moved from the US to an airbase in Israel. The outlet notes […]

Former US House Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene on Sunday urged Vice President JD Vance and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard to speak out against the US war against Iran, citing their previous opposition to a conflict with the Islamic Republic. “[Vance] and [Gabbard] you both need to speak out against the war in Iran. […]