Why the US economy keeps defying the odds

"The own goals that the Trump administration has imposed on the US with respect to trade and immigration are probably the single best example of the underlying dynamism of the American economy."

— Joe Brusuelas , Executive

"CapEx (capital expenditure) right now is 13.9% of US GDP."

— Joe Brusuelas , Executive

"Americans are very solutions-oriented and much more comfortable with taking a short-term risk in service of a long-term advantage."

— Rebecca Christie , Academic

"Europe is heading towards a 'mass unemployment' crisis unless politicians take urgent action aimed at boosting competitiveness."

— Morten Wierod , Executive

"Highlighted the widening gap with the US economy in a landmark report on European productivity and competitiveness."

— Mario Draghi , Politician

"We’re just powering through, and I think the only conclusion you can reach is that the U.S. economy is more dynamic than it’s ever been in its history."

— Steve Eisman , Executive

"Definitely hold on to your Apple position, it’s too central a figure in the whole story."

— Steve Eisman , Executive

"Such a high concentration implies that if Nvidia continues to rise, then things are fine."

— Torsten Sløk , Executive

"tariffs and immigration policies created significant supply and demand pressures that would normally be expected to slow investment activity."

— Joe Brusuelas , Executive

"Americans are generally more willing to accept short-term uncertainty in pursuit of longer-term gains, while European societies tend to be more risk-averse."

— Rebecca Christie , Academic

"The own goals that the Trump administration has imposed on the US with respect to trade and immigration are probably the single best example of the underlying dynamism of the American economy."

— Joe Brusuelas , Executive

"Americans are very solutions-oriented and much more comfortable with taking a short-term risk in service of a long-term advantage."

— Rebecca Christie , Academic