Yardeni has touted his “Roaring 20s” thesis before, retierating his view this week that the economy and markets will remain strong through this decade. Source: businessinsider.com

The world is moving back closer to China, and unlike during its ascension to the World Trade Organization, this time it is a move away from the United States. Source: cnbc.com

The annual rate of inflation slowed to an eight-month low last month, new data showed Friday. Source: cnn.com

Friday’s report suggests inflation could be cooling, but it comes after the cost of food, gas, and apartment rents have soared since the pandemic. Source: pbs.org

The data bolsters Trump administration arguments that, while tariffs push up some prices on a one-time basis, they don’t lead to persistent inflation. Source: politico.com

EU governments have long preached unity as the best response to U.S. and Chinese economic pressure, but are discovering they need urgently to boost Europe’s competitiveness and that waiting for all 27 member states to agree may take too long. Source: reuters.com