While the trade tensions between the U.S. and its global partners continue to play out, India and the European Union inked its own blockbuster trade deal, in what many herald as a triumphant accomplishment of […]
Despite the volatile economic landscape, fueled by market and tariff uncertainty, lingering inflation and evolving job landscape, the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) experienced an unexpected third-quarter jump, reaching approximately $31.1 trillion for Q3, 2025. […]
In what some consider the administration’s latest effort to exert greater influence on economic policy, the Justice Department has issued a criminal probe into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, stemming from Powell’s comments to Congress […]
After a war powers resolution act was approved by the U.S. Senate just days ago, aimed at curbing President Trump’s ability to further call military strikes on Venezuela, the same act is at risk of […]
In a rare occurrence in the commodities market, gold, silver and copper have all been rallying simultaneously in recent weeks, with all three posting their strongest gains in decades. While gold has been on a […]
While the tariff fallout and global energy tensions continue to play out, recent shifts in the job landscape indicate some concerns may be on the horizon in the labor market. The last official jobs report […]
In the latest downturn of the cryptocurrency market, CoinShares, a leading European asset manager focused on digital assets, has withdrawn its plan to launch three exchange-traded funds in a move to focus on higher-margin opportunities […]
In a sudden about-face, President Donald Trump rolled back tariffs on more than 200 food and commodity products last Friday, including such staples as coffee, beef and a variety of produce all of which faced […]
In a rare Sunday night session, the U.S. Senate took to the chamber floor and drafted a funding bill that will likely bring to end the longest Federal government shutdown in U.S. history. Two days […]
In a supposed effort to get streamlined, stay competitive and “flatten bureaucracy”, Amazon continued its overhaul to their corporate operations by laying off more than 14,000 workers last week. The move is the latest in […]
The stock market continued its hyperactive routine this week, as the rosy gains following last Wednesday’s interest rate cuts were dashed later in the day, after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s announcement that further cuts […]
In a move to counter China’s dominance in the critical minerals industry, President Donald Trump signed a significant agreement with Australia on Monday, committing a combined $3 billion to mining and processing projects, and to […]
As the government shutdown drags toward the four-week mark, hundreds of thousands of federal workers are set to miss their first full paycheck, while the U.S. Senate concluded their session on Thursday without approving a […]
Swiss Army Knife manufacturer Victorinox is attempting to curb the blow of President Donald Trump’s tariff policy by, in true utilitarian fashion, pushing efficiency at their Swiss plants, building up U.S. inventories, and considering moving […]
Perhaps the hardest hit in the trade war to this point is the American soybean farmer. With retaliation tariffs in place from China, the U.S. soybean market has lost one of its largest buyers. […]
As the prevalence of persistent inflation, geopolitical crises, pending interest rate cuts and looming economic uncertainties continue, gold has once again become a haven for investors. In 2025 gold bullion hit record highs not […]
Global trade has become a defining feature of modern business, with importing playing a pivotal role in supply chains across continents. For many companies, the allure of importing products presents the opportunity to lower […]
“Consumer confidence fell sharply in April as inflation worries and a downbeat outlook on the job market pushed optimism to its lowest level since 2022.” So starts Josh Schafer’s Yahoo Finance article on 4/30/24. […]
It’s easy to get caught up in the commotion of the 2016 presidential election. On one hand, you have real estate mogul-turnedreality television star-turned-politician Donald Trump. On the other hand, you’ve got former Sec. of […]
Business owners are bombarded with one key theme surrounding the U.S. economy: struggle. However, if we look beyond the news reports and pessimism, we can find bright spots and areas of growth. American manufacturing is […]
As we enter the fourth month of 2013, we’ve already seen many changes in what we believed to be true late in 2012. Europe has fallen deeper into recession, as they’ve experienced three consecutive quarters […]
Combining execution and attitude leads to success Over the last few years, the economy has taken its toll on many small businesses and their owners. Not surprisingly, they are feeling beat up and hopeless, and […]
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