Markets Defy Predictions in Trump’s First Month

特朗普上任首月,市场逆势而行,不遵预测

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2025-02-21

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A.M. Edition for Feb. 21. WSJ finance editor Alex Frangos explains why expectations that President Trump’s policies would further strengthen the dollar haven’t panned out so far. Plus, Senate Democrats use a budget vote to make Republicans squirm. And WSJ housing reporter Rebecca Picciotto says we’re headed toward a landlord-friendly era… expect higher rents. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.  Listen: The Hardball Tactic Landlords Use to Tank Your Credit Score  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Senate Republicans advance their budget blueprint

  • after Democrats stage an overnight amendment marathon Plus Finance editor Alex Frangos explains why markets performed

  • in unexpected ways during President Trump's first month in the White House

  • and America's apartment glut dries up,

  • raising the prospect of higher rents.

  • Renters could feel a bit more pressure in their budgets

  • and they should definitely expect competitiveness in the rental market to heat up.

  • It's Friday, February 21st.

  • First, I'm Luke Vargas for the Wall Street Journal and here is the AM edition of what's news,

  • the top headlines and business stories moving your world today.

  • Senate Republicans have passed a $340 billion budget blueprint that would eventually fund new spending

  • for border security

  • and the military.