Populism is rising because politicians are drowning us in debt. ...

MAGA is splintering — and Trump knows it. As he drifts from populism to billionaire diplomacy, his biggest boosters are losing faith, writes @niamalikah (via @opinion) https://t.co/sOmJZtctWa ...

Populism hasn’t killed insiders—it’s enriching them. From Donald Trump’s crypto empire to booming prediction markets, the insider economy is thriving https://t.co/YDmoNuT82z ...

RT Nick Szabo (@NickSzabo4)The economic program of the new populist workers' coalition can be based on the following:* Support non-woke unions* Deport illegals* Even more importantly, imprison the employers of illegals, with long prison sentences* Severely restrict or ban legal work visas (e.g. H1Bs) and immigrationThe new coalition can eschew free market purity without being generally anti-free-market. ...

Industry Analysis - The report suggests Chile's ability to fend off right- and left-wing populism offers lessons to the U S [1]

Europe's leaders need to head off populism while they still can (via @opinion) https://t.co/x70KUF7wPD ...

Group 1: Election of Zohran Mamdani - The election of Zohran Mamdani, a self-described Democratic Socialist, as New York City's mayor has caused significant concern in the business and investing community [3][4] - Mamdani, at 34, is the youngest mayor in over a century and the first Muslim to hold the office, defeating former governor Andrew Cuomo [4] Group 2: Youth Engagement and Populism - Mamdani's progressive policies, such as rent freezes and a $30 minimum wage, resonated strongly with young voters, with 78% of New Yorkers under 30 supporting him [5] - His success is attributed to effective use of social media, appealing to younger demographics who are increasingly distrustful of traditional institutions [6][7] Group 3: Business Concerns - Mamdani's proposed policies, including a significant increase in the minimum wage and free public services, have raised alarms among corporations and taxpayers regarding their potential impact on private investment [9] - Major employers like JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs are already relocating employees to states with lower taxes and regulations, indicating a trend that may continue under Mamdani's administration [10] Group 4: Economic Implications - New York has lost $111 billion in net adjusted gross income over the past decade, while states like Texas and Florida gained $250 billion, highlighting the economic migration trend [11] - The Tax Foundation ranks New York last for business taxes, with high marginal income tax rates incentivizing high earners and corporations to leave [12] Group 5: Changing Views on Capitalism - A Gallup poll indicates a decline in favorable views of capitalism among Americans, particularly among Democrats, where more view socialism positively [14] - The changing economic landscape and rising student debt are contributing to a shift in attitudes towards capitalism, as noted by venture capitalist Peter Thiel [14] Group 6: Investment Opportunities - The migration of businesses to pro-growth states may create investment opportunities in real estate, infrastructure, and municipal bonds [15] - Sectors aligned with Mamdani's policies, such as green energy and affordable housing, could attract new funding, despite a cooling business climate [16] - Gold mining funds have seen significant inflows, with $5.4 billion collected in the third quarter, the highest since December 2009, indicating a shift towards hard assets in uncertain times [17]

From @WSJopinion: The country doesn’t wait for parties to get their act together. It chooses the alternative. If Republicans fail, big-government populists in both parties will run roughshod over confused and ambivalent incumbents, writes @continetti. https://t.co/xRkCqXJi25 ...

Political Analysis - A Reform government could potentially harm Britain [1] - It is preferable for populist right-wing governments to avoid conflicts with the bond market [1]

What makes the National Rally’s Jordan Bardella so popular in France? @zannymb, @PedderSophie and a panel of our experts discuss why the populist right is leading the polls in Europe’s biggest economies.Watch the latest episode of The Insider here: https://t.co/cCXcNcpQVr https://t.co/yJt8jI4w5r ...