Wall Street Leaders Express Disappointment in Trump's Economic Policies

According to PANews, a recent Forbes investigation into U.S. President Donald Trump's economic policies surveyed 50 influential Wall Street figures, including billionaire investors, heads of major asset management firms, and top U.S. wealth advisors, to gauge their views on Trump's economic strategies since his return to the White House in January. These respondents were selected for their significant influence in the financial sector. Among these financial heavyweights, more than half initially supported Trump's economic policies at the start of the year. However, 72% now express disappointment with his team's economic strategy, and 66% explicitly state they no longer support his economic agenda. Notably, over a third of those who supported him just weeks ago have changed their stance, with a majority (54%) believing Trump has failed to fulfill his original promises. Forbes further asked these respondents to rate Trump's various economic policies on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the highest. The overall ratings were not favorable: Trump's tariff policy received a score of 1.86, with 27 respondents giving it the lowest rating; stock market policy scored 1.96, with 25 giving the lowest score; and executive orders affecting law firms received a score of 2.10, viewed as a direct challenge to the rule of law that underpins American free enterprise. Additionally, cryptocurrency-related policies scored 2.00, and inflation control policies scored 2.16, reflecting a general lack of confidence among the respondents.