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Trump's Approval Rating & Impact on Midterms - Trump's approval rating among independents is at its lowest point, impacting Republican enthusiasm for the midterms [1][6][7][8] - A significant portion (over a third) of 2024 Trump voters don't identify as MAGA Republicans, signaling potential lack of enthusiasm within the GOP base [6] - Low Republican enthusiasm could hinder voter turnout in the midterms, where motivation is crucial [7][8][9] - Improving the economy and demonstrating care for voters are crucial for Trump to regain support and boost Republican prospects [10][11] Economic Concerns - The economy, particularly rising prices, healthcare costs, and cost of living, is a primary reason for Trump's declining approval [2] - The trade war initiated by Trump is negatively impacting his approval ratings [4] Immigration Policy - Trump's immigration policy, specifically the deportation of non-criminal civilians, is a point of disapproval among independent voters [3][4] - There's an opportunity for Trump to lead on immigration reform by working with Congress to create a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants [5] Healthcare & Affordable Care Act (ACA) - Trump's handling of healthcare has a low approval rating (30%) [11] - Republicans face challenges in addressing expiring Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies [12] - Republicans have repeatedly failed to repeal and replace the ACA, and dismantling it without a replacement is considered dangerous [14] - Extending ACA subsidies is popular among both Democratic and Republican voters [15] - Extending ACA subsidies could prevent a spike in health insurance premiums for 22 million people, including 19 million in red states, influencing political considerations [17][19]

Newsletter Announcement - A new Canada Daily newsletter focusing on business, the economy, and politics will be launched [1] - The newsletter will gather information from five bureaus across Canada [1] - Subscription is available via the provided link [1]

Engagement with the West—however ideologically distasteful—is becoming a necessity for Iran. The economy is a mess and discontent is everywhere https://t.co/lDaVdIq3D8 ...

Zimbabwe plans to boost spending by nearly a quarter in 2026 as it seeks to shore up an economy expected to slow https://t.co/ceeQad1omA ...

Mexico’s central bank cut its expectation for growth this year after the economy contracted in the third quarter, igniting recession fears for Latin America’s second-biggest economy https://t.co/Lr3D9Qdmwh ...

Market Trends & Investment Strategies - AI leadership is shifting from buildout and chips to utilization phase, potentially impacting earnings [2] - Tech stocks have experienced outflows for six consecutive weeks, with the last four-week rolling average being the lowest since June 2021 [3] - Investors are becoming more selective in the tech sector, potentially impacting energy and chip stocks due to valuation and execution speed concerns [4][5] - Bonds are seen as compelling with yields around 4%, offering stability and income potential, leading to a more neutral posture [10][12] - Broadening out in the market, with areas like healthcare and small cap showing potential for gains in the years ahead [14] Economic Outlook - The economy is growing but slowing, with stall speed below 15% posing a risk to earnings growth [8] - The pace of Federal Reserve rate cuts is crucial as the economy decelerates [9] - Job cuts and a potentially weaker jobs report next month raise concerns about the broader economy [7][8] Potential Risks - High valuations in equities require perfect earnings delivery [12] - Upcoming decisions on tariffs and potential weakness in the labor market due to AI pose risks [13]