On a sunny July day in Scotland, at the luxurious Turnberry golf course, U.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen shook hands on a trade deal that promised to reshape transatlantic economic ties. The agreement, formalized in August 2025, slashed U.S. tariffs on European goods…
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Fed Chair Powell Boosts Expectations of US Rate Cut: Analyzing the Impact on Markets, Jobs, and Your Wallet
Hey there, reader. Remember that feeling when you’re waiting for a green light at a busy intersection, and suddenly it flips? That’s kind of what happened in the financial world on August 22, 2025, when Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell took the stage at the annual Jackson Hole Economic Symposium.…
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Economic Data Has Taken a Dark Turn. That Doesn’t Mean a Crash Is Near
The U.S. economy feels like it’s standing at a crossroads, with storm clouds gathering but no clear sign of a hurricane. Recent economic data paints a picture of slowing growth, rising unemployment in certain demographics, and the ripple effects of bold policy changes like tariffs and immigration reforms. But does…
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Trump Warns of Economic Disaster if Court Strikes Down Tariffs: A Deep Dive into the Controversy
On August 8, 2025, former President Donald Trump took to his Truth Social platform to issue a dire warning: if the courts strike down his sweeping tariff policies, the United States could face an economic collapse reminiscent of the Great Depression of 1929. This bold statement has sparked heated debates…