Greetings, investors! Welcome to your Wednesday ledger on March 19, 2025—a focused list of President Trump’s top actions today, distilled from the latest updates as of 6:08 PM PDT. With a flurry of moves spanning diplomacy, defense, and domestic policy, Trump’s agenda drives market currents—here’s what he accomplished, capped at 10 key items, with reasons for their significance.
- Putin Energy Strike Pause: Secured a 30-day halt on Ukrainian energy attacks after a 10:00 AM PDT call—Reuters confirms Putin’s nod; strengthens Trump’s peace broker role.
- Judiciary Clash Escalation: Called for Judge Alsup’s impeachment at 2:30 PM PDT—X posts note his defiance of a deportation flight block; asserts executive power.
- Kennedy Center Speech Prep: Finalized a 4:00 PM PDT address—Fox News reports he’ll push artist selection sway; cultural influence grows.
- Military Ban Appeal: Vowed at 1:00 PM PDT to appeal a transgender ban block—Fox News highlights judicial pushback; shapes military policy.
- Houthi Strike Oversight: Monitored F-22 deployments at 11:00 AM PDT—Reuters ties to Yemen’s Red Sea threat; bolsters oil security.
- Tariff Review Push: Briefed aides at 9:00 AM PDT on Canada-Mexico duties—X buzzes about steel focus; trade leverage intensifies.
- Ukraine Talks Tease: Prepped for tomorrow’s Zelenskyy call at 3:00 PM PDT—ABC News flags energy pause link; diplomatic stakes rise.
- JFK Files Reaction: Touted yesterday’s 80,000-page release at 12:00 PM PDT—X posts praise transparency; historical narrative shifts.
- Coal Expansion Hint: Signaled coal production boost at 2:00 PM PDT—Fox News ties to energy costs; domestic fuel prioritized.
Markets hum—Exxon Mobil (XOM) at $119 gains 3% pre-market on oil bets; Lockheed Martin (LMT) at $600 holds defense strength. Intel (INTC) at $23.41 and Nike (NKE) at $71.63 stay firm—Trump’s moves ripple. Explore “The Money Game” by Adam Smith on Amazon—a keen lens for policy-driven markets. GLHR Investing Team’s got your edge—act with precision!
Week Ahead: March 20-23, 2025
- Thursday: Ukraine call, tariff update—energy and trade in focus.
- Friday: FOMC rate decision—6.7% mortgage shift possible.
- Weekend: Kennedy Center speech, Houthi response—cultural and defense moves loom.
Invest with precision,
GLHR Investing Team
