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You may have lost it, but April is the “Month of Financial Literature” in SH.BA on April 1 (yes, really!) The White House issued the following statement from Donald Trump:
During this national month of financial writing, I call on families, communities, schools and institutions to commit to strengthening their financial knowledge. There are amazing resources available to you and your family through the Treasury website department that will help you make sound financial decisions. Together, we can all defend every American right to economic freedom, ensuring the promise of prosperity for generations to come.
Kudos in the White House for all of all time jokes of April of April, and H/T Richard Metcalf for the country. However, here is a selection of tables collected from various sales research notes that show how sound financial decisions of the US government are ensuring the promise of prosperity for generations to come.
Tariffs up (magnificent image):
Reserves down (magnificent image):

Loan also blocked (magnificent image):

Move too much everywhere (magnificent image):

However, the 10-year treasure yield just down with 25 bps (magnificent image):

Fading (magnificent image) expectations of the first trimester:

Capital oscillation above (magnificent image):

Uncertainty up (magnificent image):

Inflationary Pressure Climbing (Enlarged version):

Increasing unemployment expectations (enlarged version):

Business trust down (magnificent image):

Increasing bankruptcies (magnificent image):

GDP Impact of Tariffs (Enlarged Image):

Many landing of the rate being priced in (magnificent image):

But recession expectations still climb (magnificent image):

Further Reading:
– Global shares fall after Donald Trump offers no facilitation from tariffs (FT)