Trump’s Agenda Stacks the Odds in Gold’s Favor - Commodities / Gold and Silver 2016 Nov 18, 2016 - 04:51 PM GMT By: John_Mauldin
Commodities "It's the economy, stupid."
This was the catch-phrase Bill Clinton’s campaign used in 1992 to help defeat George H.W. Bush. In this year’s presidential race, the slogan “Make America Great Again” branded the Trump campaign as a referendum against the economic policies of the current administration.
No matter the race—be it in local or national politics—the economy plays a crucial role in determining whether the incumbent party will retain office or relinquish it to another group.