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Bank bosses expect US policy uncertainty to persist under Trump, but stay bullish on economy


Published on 2025-02-12 15:00:50 - Reuters
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  • U.S. bank executives said on Tuesday they expected policy uncertainty to linger as President Donald Trump's second administration takes shape, but remained optimistic on the economic outlook.

The article from Reuters discusses the expectations of U.S. bank executives regarding economic policy under a potential second term of Donald Trump. Bank bosses anticipate that policy uncertainty will persist, driven by Trump's previous term's unpredictability in policy-making. Despite this, there is a bullish outlook for 2025, with expectations of economic growth, albeit with concerns over regulatory changes, trade policies, and potential tax reforms. The article highlights comments from various bank leaders at a financial conference, where they expressed cautious optimism, noting that while Trump's policies could lead to deregulation beneficial for banks, the unpredictability could also introduce volatility in markets. They also discussed the potential for increased fiscal spending and its implications on inflation and interest rates.

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[ https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/bank-bosses-expect-us-policy-uncertainty-persist-under-trump-stay-bullish-2025-02-11/ ]
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