17th July – Stocks grind higher as Trump distracts media with Fed Chair issue

MPC Markets Morning Call · Jul 16, 2025 · 16m

In this mornings wrap, Mark discusses various market trends, focusing on the distractions caused by political maneuvers, particularly by Trump, and how they impact the perceptionof economic issues like US debt and the performance of the banking sector. The conversation also delves into the recent earnings reports from major banks, the trends in commodities, and the implications of upcoming labor market data on economic forecasts.

Takeaways

Trump's distractions steer media focus away from critical issues.

US debt and trade deals are overshadowed by political noise.

Earnings season shows a high…