The new U.S. administration swept into power on a tide of voter discontent over rising costs. The central message? Lower inflation, cheaper goods, and an economic revival ahead.

But talk is one thing—results are another. How's the follow-through shaping up? Markets are watching closely. Whether this translates into real relief for consumers, or becomes another round of political promises, could reshape investment expectations across traditional finance and crypto markets alike. The first moves will tell us plenty.