Earnings & Valuation Under Trump 2.0 So Far

Even though Q1 earnings were fabulous, most economists, industry analysts, and corporate managements have low hopes that Trump’s Tariff Turmoil won’t dunk the US economy into a recession this year. Not us: We’re counting on the economy’s resilience. Today, Dr Ed discusses why the widely expected recession, like others in recent years, will be a no-show. Hard-to-ignore reasons include record-high forward earnings, strong economic indicators, and a forward P/E that hasn’t plunged as happens when a recession is imminent. Stock investors seem to be in our camp. Moreover, Trump’s tariff overreach is bound to be tempered by the courts and mid-term election realities if nothing else. … Also: Dr Ed reviews “How To Make Millions Before Grandma Dies” (++).