Breaking News: The Fed Is “Thinking” About Cutting Rates… Maybe… If It Feels Like It WASHINGTON D.C.—In a move that can only be described as “a non-move that somehow still moved markets,” the Federal Reserve wrapped up its two-day meeting by announcing… absolutely nothing new. Interest rates remain unchanged, but Fed officials are definitely considering […]
Here we are again, watching Congress stumble around like a bunch of toddlers arguing over a toy, except in this case, the “toy” is the entire functioning of the U.S. government. And just when you thought it was all about to go dark, enter Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer, stage right, backing a Republican stopgap funding […]
The U.S. economy grew at an annualized rate of 2.3% in the fourth quarter of 2024, down from 3.1% in the previous quarter. That might not seem dramatic, but it’s a clear sign that momentum is fading. Consumer spending is softening, business investment is slowing, and with new tariffs in play, costs could rise even […]
Macy’s is closing 150 stores as part of its “Bold New Chapter” plan, but the real story here isn’t corporate strategy—it’s economic reality. When major retailers shut their doors, it’s often a sign that consumer spending is in trouble. High inflation, rising interest rates, and economic uncertainty are making people think twice about discretionary spending. […]
Inflation isn’t just about supply chains or wage growth—it’s about profit. New reports suggest that corporate greed is playing a major role in keeping prices high. When companies see an opportunity to raise prices under the cover of economic uncertainty, they take it. Big businesses are reporting record profits even as consumers struggle. That’s because […]
The U.S. job market looks strong—wages are up, hiring is steady, and unemployment is low. But dig a little deeper, and the whole thing starts to look a lot like the late ‘90s dot-com bubble. Back then, overconfidence in tech and easy money fueled a hiring spree, only for it all to come crashing down […]
Trump’s latest tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China are meant to protect American industry, but they’re already spooking investors and raising prices. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent insists economic security is more important than access to cheap goods, but tell that to Americans struggling with inflation. When tariffs hit, companies don’t just absorb the costs—they pass […]
The odds of a U.S. recession in 2025 are climbing, and it’s not just economists sounding the alarm. Betting markets now put the chance of a downturn at 32%, up from 23% last month. The stock market is flashing warning signs too, with the Russell 2000 index dropping 16%—historically a key predictor of economic slowdowns. […]
In a move that’s equal parts economic warfare and national security imperative, President Donald Trump is preparing an executive order to yank the U.S. shipbuilding industry out of its decades-long slump. The target? China’s maritime dominance, which has transformed American ports into parking lots for foreign-built ships while domestic shipyards rust away. The plan is […]
March 2025 – It’s happening again. The markets are in freefall, the suits are sweating, and the news anchors are cycling through their greatest hits of recession panic. This time, the crisis du jour is a combination of Wall Street’s economic slowdown fears, fresh signs of a weak U.S. economy, and a never-ending trade war […]