Robert Armstrong, U.S. financial commentator for the Financial Times, fills in for Scott. He and Ed break down Trump’s “Donroe Doctrine,” what it signals for markets, and how investors should navigate the shifting landscape. Then, they dig into why bank stocks surged last year and examine the effects of deregulation under the Trump administration. Robert explains why he thinks consolidation in banking could be potentially beneficial. Finally, they go over Robert’s predictions for the rest of the year. 

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