Donald L. Luskin

Hong Kong Human Rights Act: Another Weapon for Trump
Thursday, November 21, 2019
Donald L. Luskin
It proves being “soft on China” is political kryptonite. Xi dares not try to outlast Trump.
The Bloomberg Threat
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Donald L. Luskin
Bloomberg’s emergence prolongs the trade war and risks repeal of corporate tax cuts. 
China Votes Trump 2020
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Donald L. Luskin
The fentanyl busts confirm China has lined up with Trump against Elizabeth Warren.
On the October Jobs Report
Friday, November 1, 2019
Donald L. Luskin
A massive recession-defying beat, yet totally dove-friendly for the Fed.
On the October FOMC
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
Donald L. Luskin
The Fed is no longer tight (but it’s not easy, either). It took a 1.9% GDP quarter to get it.
The (“Phase 1”) (Unpapered) (Unsigned) China Trade Deal
Monday, October 14, 2019
Donald L. Luskin
A political masterstroke: Trump gets to run as a trade war-time president who is winning. 
Trump Loves Muslims (In China)
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Donald L. Luskin
By linking trade to human rights, Trump just co-opted Elizabeth Warren’s China policy. 
On the September Jobs Report
Friday, October 4, 2019
Donald L. Luskin
The dove-friendliest report ever – and with only scant confirmation of recession.
Impeachment and China-Bashing 2020
Monday, September 30, 2019
Donald L. Luskin
The Ukraine uproar may make both Trump and Xi want to defer a deal till after the elections.
Don’t Panic Over the Saudi Attack and the Oil Supply
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Donald Luskin and Michael Warren
OPEC would have had to cut output anyway, given the dramatic increase in American production.

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