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The Ultimate Finance Guide to Trump 2.0: What You Need to Know
Tech Leaders Unite at Trump Inauguration in Capitol Rotunda
Trump-Themed Crypto Tokens Plummet in Value
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The Ultimate Finance Guide to Trump 2.0: What You Need to Know

Investors are hoping for Businessman Trump, who advocates for deregulation, tax cuts, low interest rates, abundant energy, and stable markets.
However, they might get Populist Trump, who pushes for the deportation of migrant workers, high import taxes, and protectionist policies that could stifle growth, increase costs, and fuel inflation. Then there's Madman Trump, the unpredictable leader threatening to invade Greenland, annex Canada, reclaim the Panama Canal, and create global chaos. Can all these versions coexist within one presidency?
It’s Donald Trump, so of course, they can. For investors and business owners, the main challenge during his second term will be determining which of Trump’s conflicting impulses will dominate the economy.
To help navigate this uncertainty, we’ve put together a guide that addresses key issues for investors, offering insights into the most likely outcomes.
Trump will start with one advantage: he’s inheriting a strong economy, with robust job growth and inflation well below its 9% peak in 2022.
While many economists believe Trump’s aggressive protectionist policies could harm the economy and reignite inflation, it’s also widely recognized that Trump often makes bold threats that he doesn’t fully follow through on. As a result, his plans for tariffs and deportations may not be as extreme as some fear.
TECH
Tech Leaders Unite at Trump Inauguration in Capitol Rotunda

Some of the nation’s top technology leaders gathered at the Capitol Rotunda for President-elect Trump’s inauguration, signaling the growing proximity of the tech industry to the incoming administration.
Among those in attendance were Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Apple CEO Tim Cook, Google CEO Sundar Pichai, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, and SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who has become a close ally of Trump and will lead the new “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE).
Also spotted at the inauguration was OpenAI co-founder and CEO Sam Altman.
The sight of these tech leaders standing alongside Trump would have seemed unlikely during his first term. Back in 2016, many of the same figures expressed concerns about his rise in the political world.
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CRYPTO
Trump-Themed Crypto Tokens Plummet in Value

Cryptocurrencies linked to President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump saw a sharp decline in the hours following Trump’s inauguration on Monday.
"Official Trump," a newly launched crypto token, dropped over 20% in value within a 24-hour period ending Tuesday morning, according to CoinGecko. The token’s value fell to $38 after the drop.
This decline reversed some of the gains the Trump-themed meme coin had experienced after its initial surge last week, when the price rose from around $10 on Saturday morning to a high of approximately $74.59 before starting to fall.
"Melania Meme," which also debuted last week, saw a more than 50% drop in value during the same 24-hour period, with its price falling to $4.19 by Tuesday morning, CoinGecko data revealed.
The drop in value for these tokens coincided with a slight dip in the price of bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency. On Tuesday morning, bitcoin fell nearly 1%, bringing its price down to $102,853.
The overall rise in digital assets following Trump’s November election win reflects investor optimism over his pro-cryptocurrency stance.
Written by Harper Reynolds From Strategic Business Capital Team