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Here is the baseline on various metrics to be able to measure the success of Trump 2.0's achivements in 4 years


Since the mandate is all about the economy it is important to take a snapshot of the key indices of the market on this historic day. 

Key Market Indicators
Source: Marketwatch.com

National Debt


Source: Fox Business News 

Per Capita income (available as of 2023)

Source: World Bank

Inflation as of December 2024.

Inflation Data from Nerdwallet on 1/20.

Unemployment Rate as of December, 2024

The rate is 4.2 at the end of December
National Average Gas Prices:
Source: AAA 


30-Year National Average of Mortgage Rate
Source: Bankrate.com


Dollar to Euro today
Dollar to INR today




 

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