Trump’s Tariffs and Fed Threats Loom Large in Waning Days of Summer

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I saw my first pumpkin spice item for sale this past weekend. Not sure about you, but even I – a fan all things fall – think July is too early. We haven’t even hit the August congressional recess – assuming there is one. I’m sure some who are set to hit the Outer Banks had a small heart attack when they heard President Donald Trump call for the Senate to stick around. But put me in the camp that still thinks August is going to be a sleepy time for Washington policy impacts on markets.