Concerns Arise as Trump Enacts Executive Orders on Inflation and Energy, Delaying Tariff Decisions

In a move that has drawn criticism from various quarters, President Donald Trump has signed executive orders targeting inflation and energy policies, yet opting to postpone pivotal decisions on tariffs. Critics argue that these actions could exacerbate environmental concerns and fail to adequately address the economic hardships faced by the lower and middle classes. Meanwhile, U.S. stock futures have seen a slight uptick as the market tries to digest the potential implications of Trump's policy shifts, raising questions about the long-term sustainability of such investor optimism.