Solid economic growth in the U.S. has helped lead to a stronger dollar this year. And the rising dollar has coincided with rising popularity for President Donald Trump. Perhaps it is more accurate to say that Mr. Trump is becoming less unpopular, but however one chooses to describe the economic and political trends, they are certain to encourage Mr. Trump’s congressional allies seeking re-election this fall. In mid-December, shortly before the enactment of the Trump tax cuts, the average of public opinion surveys tracked by...

Source: Wall Street Journal May 08, 2018 21:18 UTC