Metro Atlanta Chamber’s Post

The chart of the week provides an analysis of the presidential approval ratings since 1972. It is evident from the chart that no President who had an approval rating below 50% (Ford, Carter, Bush, Trump) was re-elected to the office. On the other hand, five presidents with an approval rating of 50% or above (Nixon, Reagan, Clinton, Bush II, Obama) were re-elected. According to a Gallup poll, President Biden’s current approval rating stands at 43%. If this trend continues, it could pose a challenge to his re-election campaign. #electionyear #approval #opinionmatters

Liberal MP Ken McDonald's recent comments on the need for a leadership review within the Liberal party have sparked discussions on the future direction of the party. In a notable turnaround, McDonald clarified today that he is not personally calling for a leadership review, emphasizing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's strengths as a campaigner. This follows McDonald's earlier remarks where he expressed uncertainty about Trudeau's leadership heading into the next election and advocated for a review to assess the party's direction. The call for a review resonates with the notion that every leader and party has a "best-before date." The dynamics within political parties often involve internal reflections, and McDonald's initial comments highlighted the need for the Liberal party to consider potential changes. However, his recent statement signals support for Trudeau, acknowledging the prime minister's political acumen. As we observe the evolving landscape of Canadian politics, it's essential to stay informed and engage in discussions that shape the future of our nation. What are your thoughts on the current state of the Liberal party and the dynamics of leadership reviews? Share your insights in the comments below! #CanadianPolitics #LeadershipReview #LiberalParty #PoliticalInsights

"As we commemorate Presidents' Day, it's an opportune moment to reflect on the strategic decisions that have shaped our nation's economic landscape. During Barack Obama's tenure as President (2009-2017), his administration faced the colossal challenge of steering the country out of the aftermath of the 2007-2008 financial crisis. A cornerstone of their response was the enactment of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, aimed at fortifying financial regulation and averting future crises. This legislation not only marked a significant pivot in financial oversight but also underscored the critical role of vigilant governance in maintaining economic stability. As professionals navigating the complexities of today's economic environment, there's much to learn from this historical juncture. This Presidents' Day, I encourage my network to engage in thoughtful dialogue on the lessons gleaned from past economic policies and their implications for future decision-making. How can we, as a professional community, contribute to building a more resilient and transparent financial system? Let's leverage our collective expertise and experiences to foster discussions that drive meaningful change. #PresidentsDay #EconomicGovernance #FinancialRegulation #ProfessionalInsight"

I think we can all agree that we have a huge leadership crisis today, especially in the western, developed world. This leadership crisis then spills over into financial crisis as well, as everything we do manifests itself through the finances, on both the sovereign and individual level. I believe that a huge chunk of these problems boils down to the age of the people that represent us. Take a look at below ages of founding fathers of the US on 4th of July 1776 and compare them to the video: James Monroe - 18 Alexander Hamilton - 21 James Madison - 25 Thomas Jefferson - 33 John Adams - 40 George Washington - 44 Now also think about upcoming presidential elections and the age of two main candidates. We desperately need young, fresh energy in politics. source: @WallStreetApes on X #financialeducation #danijelzoric #personalfinance

What I am watching today: 1. José Andrés’ moment of crisis and crief 2. Trump leads Biden in six of seven swing states, WSJ poll 3. Why the Moon needs its own time 4. The economics of American lotteries 5. Chiefs Royals face uncertain future after stadium tax defeat Want more? Read today's ITK Daily here: https://buff.ly/3POwvB1 ITK Daily is geopolitical business news intelligence for senior executives responsible for corporate affairs, public affairs, and communications. ITK Daily curates news @ the intersection of globalization, disruption, politics, culture, sport and provides actionable insights and sharp commentary. #AlwaysBeCommunicating #CorporateAffairs #Communications #Geopolitics #ITKDaily

Trust is a core component of effective leadership. When trust is present, people can have challenging conversations, talk about concerns and failures and are more likely to ask for support when needed. How do YOU build trust with your stakeholders? #leadershipdevelopment #trustinleadership #partnership

Politics in the West, Becoming Increasingly Irrelevant: Bankers attached to oligarchs and their minions run the show, more so. So would Carney"s ascension to Canadian PM be a reminder of that? Politics is now, more and more the art of anger, fear and envy. Zap, you're frozen was what got Pierre Trudeau elected as Canadian PM over price and wage controls, he then implemented when in office. Brian Mulroney with self-righteous deep indignation hollowied out John Turner's defence that he had to make a slew of questionable patronage appointments peeving the public and reminding them of the dark side and unfairness of politics. But Mulroney as PM was worse than emotionally staid Turner on scandals. But Mulroney knew how to to tap into primal emotions. But now all that is true but with much more histrionics and entertainment played to most voters . Governments are bankrupt in the West, cutting back often in many ways or not able to grow entitlements as much as the current generations nearly demand. The public sees too often the system rigged.10 million dollar salaries to financiers and even up to a billion and money printing benefiting the rich. And bankers who Mark Carney had to take their views seriously into consideration as once, Canada's and the UK's top central banker. But the ponderous dry analysis of central bankers at press conferences are replaced by circus like emotive scandals and too often nihilistic jabs by the western political press and jackal like attacks too often in Parliament would be what Carney would face as PM. There may be a reason why so much of Canadian (and western) overall politics just seems so vapid, increasingly even hysterical if not clownish at times. It is because just as the Eurogroup of non-elected bankers and financial technocrats increasingly make the key government decisions, there so is it too true more and more in Canada. The West is essentially in financial trusteeship - fiscally and monetarily bust the near 75 cent Canadian dollar says it too and low productivity rates. Parliament and politicians are becoming vaudeville. Voters choices increasingly do not matter in the West both the way elites see it and the trustees in bankruptcy who now run the place. And believe the shareholders - meaning voters, by caving into too much to entitlement politics got the democracy they deserve. That is no democracy, essentially. So no wonder politics has become increasingly the silly show. Because increasingly everyone knows most politicians at least more so in the West are "nobodies" and that a, financial or somewhat beyond oligarchy runs the show. Sad Mark Carney knows this as an ex top banker. Does he want to be as PM the lightening rod, ex globalist banker, Harvard graduate elitist to remind the angry, frustrated and disenfranchised more pointedly that the bankers and their friends are more in charge than the voters.Goodl Luck with that. Oh yes in defending the 1 percent "scamming" much public money?

While it’s tempting to draw simplistic conclusions about the relationship between U.S. presidencies and S&P 500 price returns, the reality is far more complex. Market performance is shaped by a multitude of factors, many of which extend beyond the realm of politics. Curious about how U.S. presidential administrations impact S&P 500 price returns? Reach out to me today to learn more.

While it’s tempting to draw simplistic conclusions about the relationship between U.S. presidencies and S&P 500 price returns, the reality is far more complex. Market performance is shaped by a multitude of factors, many of which extend beyond the realm of politics. Curious about how U.S. presidential administrations impact S&P 500 price returns? Reach out to me today to learn more.

While it’s tempting to draw simplistic conclusions about the relationship between U.S. presidencies and S&P 500 price returns, the reality is far more complex. Market performance is shaped by a multitude of factors, many of which extend beyond the realm of politics. Curious about how U.S. presidential administrations impact S&P 500 price returns? Reach out to me today to learn more.