Trump policies drive corporate earnings towards record growth
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Updated · New York Post · May 7
Trump policies drive corporate earnings towards record growth
2 articles · Updated · New York Post · May 7
Analysts say profits could rise more than 21% in 2026, with Deutsche Bank calling it one of the best earnings seasons in 20 years.
The report says gains are broad-based across manufacturing, retail and healthcare, helped by tax breaks, lighter regulation and still-strong consumer spending despite sticky inflation and the Iran war.
It argues stronger profits could later boost hiring and spread benefits beyond Wall Street through pensions, 401(k)s and new Trump Accounts, even as AI reshapes jobs.
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