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  • Will Harris’s new manufacturing policy move the election needle?

    Will Harris’s new manufacturing policy move the election needle?
    Sep 27 2024
    With less than 40 days until Election Day, potential October Surprises looming on the horizon, and Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump essentially tied in the polls, the candidates are doing everything in their power to try to move the needle in their favor. Will their policies on manufacturing be the thing to make it happen? In this week’s episode of Capitol Gains, anchor Rachelle Akuffo, Washington Correspondent Ben Wershkul, and senior columnist Rick Newman break down Vice President Harris’s latest pillar to her “opportunity economy” plan that focuses on manufacturing. How does it compare to former President Trump’s policy? Wershkul says while both candidates have the same end goal, they go about them in "pretty different means." For Harris, her plan according to Wershkul is, "a lot of government involvement in specific sectors that she calls 'sectors for the future'." These could include areas such as biomanufacturing, aerospace, and quantum computing. Though the Harris campaign has yet to outline the extent of their involvement, Werkshul says, "if you work in those sectors or invest in those sectors, a President Harris would have a keen interest." For Trump, he continues to reiterate his manufacturing policy, which, according to Werkshul, is, "essentially a wall around the country in the form of tariffs." This episode is also joined by former governor of Vermont, Howard Dean to discuss the election, economic populism, as well as the state of healthcare in the United States. Watch more episodes of Capitol Gains here. This post was written by Lauren Pokedoff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • The Fed cut interest rates. Is this better for Harris or Trump?

    The Fed cut interest rates. Is this better for Harris or Trump?
    Sep 20 2024
    This week marked a major milestone for the US economy. On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by fifty basis points for the first time since 2020. Though this moment is charting a new path forward for the future in the fight against inflation, people on both sides of the aisle have their own opinions on what this means for the economy moving forward. What does this all mean and how does the presidential election come into play? We dive into it. In this week’s episode of Capitol Gains, anchor Rachelle Akuffo, Washington Correspondent Ben Wershkul, and senior columnist Rick Newman chat all things Fed. They are later joined by retired four-star Army Gen. Wesley Clark, to discuss foreign policy and its influence on the upcoming election and the economy. “I think the biggest impact is going to be what happens in the Middle East,” General Clark explains. “I think it could really change the election…” Later, Yahoo News reporter Andrew Romano drops by to give us the latest post-debate polling updates for the presidential election. Watch more episodes of Capitol Gains here. Capitol Gains is Yahoo Finance’s unique look at how US government policy will impact your bottom line long after the Presidential election polls have closed. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at yfpodcasts@yahooinc.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Debate debrief: Where do Harris and Trump go from here?

    Debate debrief: Where do Harris and Trump go from here?
    Sep 13 2024
    America’s eagerly awaited presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump was one for the history books. From fierce arguments, to real-time fact-checking, to heated policy discussions, and even a Taylor Swift endorsement, it was a big night for presidential politics. But what does it all mean for the election and for voters? In this week’s episode of Capitol Gains, anchor Rachelle Akuffo, Washington Correspondent Ben Wershkul, and senior columnist Rick Newman chat with Lee Carter, President and Partner of maslansky + partners to discuss the candidates’ debate performances and whether or not either of them actually swayed voters. Carter hosted a live focus group of undecided voters during Tuesday night’s debate and says that though most people surveyed believed Harris won, not one person changed their stance on voting. “Ultimately, this election is going to come down to how people feel,” Carter explains. “It is going to impact them personally in their day-to-day lives and whichever candidate now can convince them that their financial lives, their freedoms - all of that - is going to be better off under that candidate, that’s who they are going to vote for.” With a little more than 50 days until Election Day, where do the candidates go from here and what are they going to have to do to earn Americans votes to win the White House? Tune in to learn more. Capitol Gains is Yahoo Finance’s unique look at how US government policy will impact your bottom line long after the Presidential election polls have closed. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at yfpodcasts@yahooinc.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Harris vs Trump: Which will be better for the stock market?

    Harris vs Trump: Which will be better for the stock market?
    Sep 6 2024
    It’s been a busy week for economic policy as the race for the White House continues between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. On the latest episode of Capitol Gains, anchor Rachelle Akuffo, Washington Correspondent Ben Werschkul, and senior columnist Rick Newman talk Harris’s new economic plan for small businesses as well as some new projections from Goldman Sachs about the future of the US economy. “Goldman Sachs finds that if Trump gets elected and he enacts his whole plan…the economy would actually shrink in 2025 rather than grow,” Newman says. He further states that Goldman Sachs isn’t the only organization saying this. It’s “practically all of them.” They are later joined by Jeffrey Hirsch, Hirsch Holdings CEO and editor in chief of Stock Trader’s Almanac to discuss all things stocks, the upcoming election, and how ‘Octoberphobia,’ could impact the market. Hirsch explains it doesn’t matter which party is better for the economy.,“What matters is Congress.” Additionally, we look ahead to the upcoming presidential debate and anticipate what voters can expect to see from Harris and Trump in the coming weeks. Capitol Gains is Yahoo Finance’s unique look at how US government policy will impact your bottom line long after the Presidential election polls have closed. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at yfpodcasts@yahooinc.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Harris & Trump say their plans will lower inflation. Will they?

    Harris & Trump say their plans will lower inflation. Will they?
    Aug 30 2024
    Will a change in office help or hurt the cooling inflation trend we’re seeing? In this episode of Capitol Gains, host Rachelle Akuffo is joined by Washington correspondent Ben Werschkul and columnist Rick Newman as they discuss debt and inflation following the release of Vice President Harris's economic plan for housing and tax credits. “Both sides are proposing ideas that would be inflationary, not deflationary,” Werschkul points out. Harris is pushing a tax credit for home buyers that “could push prices.” Meanwhile, Trump’s tariff strategy could also lead to rising costs. Trump’s "approach—60% tariffs on China and 20% on everyone else—could lead to between $2,600 and a for a, a family, or $3,900, depending on different estimates,” adds Weschkul. “The professional economists who are looking at what they say they want to do,” remarks Newman. “Are saying no, it's going to do the opposite… their policies are actually going to make inflation worse.” Jaret Seiberg, Washington Research Group's managing director of TD Cowan, joins the conversation to explain what it all means in the long term. Capitol Gains is Yahoo Finance’s unique look at how US government policy will impact your bottom line long after the Presidential election polls have closed. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at yfpodcasts@yahooinc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Sundown on the DNC—now the real Harris vs. Trump race begins

    Sundown on the DNC—now the real Harris vs. Trump race begins
    Aug 23 2024
    Beyonce and Taylor Swift's lack of appearances aside, the Democratic Nation Convention was a success. Vice President Harris officially accepted the democratic nomination for President at a lively DNC, with a 37-minute speech focusing on charting a 'new way forward'. That said, Harris's acceptance speech emphasized foreign policy over economics, so we're filling in the gaps! Yahoo Finance’s Rachelle Akuffo, Ben Werschkul, and Rick Newman are joined by Raymond James Managing Director Ed Mills to look at how the markets are reflect what we do know about Harris's economic policy plans. Can she take down Trump? Can she keep up the momentum after President Biden passed her the baton? Will the markets rally behind her? With 75 days left, we will have to see. Yahoo Finance’s Capitol Gains premiers at a pivotal time for investors. A presidential election looms on the horizon, and the stability of the economy remains one of the biggest issues for most Americans; especially the shape of the platforms for both the incumbent and challenger. Our bottom line? Markets looking for more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • 'Trumponomics' vs 'Kamalanomics': all eyes on the economy

    'Trumponomics' vs 'Kamalanomics': all eyes on the economy
    Aug 16 2024
    The economy is in a point of uncertainty: inflation persists as we await Federal Reserve rate cuts. But this week, presidential candidates have made these issues key talking points of their economic policies (and lack thereof). Yahoo Finance’s Rachelle Akuffo, Ben Werschkul, and Seana Smith get into that on this week's Capitol Gains. Plus BTIG Director of Policy Research Isaac Boltansky joins to look at voter perspectives, while Andrew Romano brings you all things polls. Together they discuss the economic proposals of Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, analyzing how their differing approaches might shape the economy as both contend for the presidency. Yahoo Finance’s Capitol Gains premiers at a pivotal time for investors. A presidential election looms on the horizon, and the stability of the economy remains one of the biggest issues for most Americans; especially the shape of the platforms for both the incumbent and challenger. Our bottom line? Economy, economy, economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Harris Campaign Momentum Builds: Analyzing Key Policy Challenges Ahead

    Harris Campaign Momentum Builds: Analyzing Key Policy Challenges Ahead
    Aug 9 2024
    On this week's Capitol Gains, we're talking all things Harris, Walz. We're decoding what this vp selection means for the ticket and whether the pick will provide momentum for the campaign. Yahoo Finance’s Rachelle Akuffo, Ben Werschkul, and Rick Newman get into that conversation and assess the policy issues facing the Harris campaign, including the care economy, trade tariffs, and whether the campaign will be tough on business. Recent polls suggest the Harris campaign is tied or even ahead of Trump, with the University of Virginia Center of Politics now calling Georgia a "toss-up." Rick Newman adds, "These are seismic changes." The team also talks with Tobin Marcus, Wolfe Research's Head of US Policy and Politics, about his take on the Harris ticket. Capitol Gains is Yahoo Finance’s unique look at how US government policy will impact your bottom line long after the Presidential election polls have closed. Our bottom line? It’s still the economy, stupid! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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