This past weekend, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) erupted into chaos as two leaders were appointed as the agency’s acting director. The chaos continues this week between the two acting directors with aggressive emails, donuts and a requested restraining order. So is this a power play? Or a legitimate stance? Either way, there is… [Read More]
Is Wall Street Taking Over Trump’s Cabinet? Will It Impact Accountability?
The December 10th issue of The Economist said, “The emerging Trump strategy towards business has some promising elements, but others that are deeply troubling.” I agree. In his campaign, Mr. Trump slammed Wall Street and Goldman Sachs, however his actions seem to bely his previous position. From the early days of his campaign, one of Donald Trump’s… [Read More]
A Trump Election- A New Direction For the US Economy?
The jury is out and the predictions from economists are varied. The elections were supposed to reduce the concerns and uncertainty prevalent in our country; they have not. While there is now hope, uncertainty about our economy is stronger than ever. A Trump presidency fundamentally challenges the future of globalization and status quo capitalism. We may… [Read More]