Friday, April 25, 2025

Week 18: April 29, 2025 -- May 5, 2025

Locator: 48483TOPSTORIES.

IN PROGRESS

President Trump first 100 days came to an end April 30, 2025. Top three issues still outstanding:

  • the Ukraine - Russian war; at least 50% of Americans favor Putin taking Crimea if not more, if that's what it takes to end the war;
  • tariffs: ongoing trade war; at least 50% of Americans want tariffs on China reduced so American products from China can come down in price;
  • southern surge: at least 50% of Americans feel strong-arming terrorists from Venezuela, Colombia, Iran, Russia, is not giving them due process and it's just not "American."
Latest GDP 1Q25 estimate: - 2.5. GDPNow. In fact, first read of the 1Q25 GDP came in at a minus 0.3%.

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Top Stories

Geoff Simon's quick connects.

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The First 100 Days
January 20, 2025 - April 30, 2025

Fifteenth Week Of President Trump's Presidency
14 x 7 = 98 days.

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The Top Stories

TOP STORY: Cardinals convene to begin process of selecting new Pope.

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Top international non-energy story:
  • large unexplained explosion at major Iran port still unexplained; no one takes responsibility.
  • Ukraine -- US sign deal for Ukraine rare earths 
  • Houthi missile hits Tel Aviv's international airport. Airport to be closed for 48 hours. Israeli retaliation expected. Could be severe.

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Focus on fracking: current link here. Generally updated late Sunday night.

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