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US Economy: CEOs Brace for a Potential Recession

April 8, 2025

The US economy is facing a rocky road ahead. Many top business leaders are worried that the country might already be in a recession. A recession means the economy is shrinking, with less money being spent and fewer jobs available. This can last for several months and is usually marked by a drop in t

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Economic Storm Clouds Gather: Tariffs and Inflation on the Horizon

April 7, 2025

The economic landscape is shifting, and not in a good way. Tariffs, those extra fees on imports, are back in the spotlight. A big boss at a major bank has spoken out about them. He thinks they'll make prices go up, both for things made here and things brought in from other countries. This could slow

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Trade War Turmoil: How Tariffs Might Hit Your Wallet

March 31, 2025

The US economy is facing a tough time. The chances of a recession have gone up because of rising tariffs. This is not good news for anyone. A big bank, Goldman Sachs, thinks there is now a 35% chance of a recession in the next year. This is a big jump from the 20% chance they thought a few months ag

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Apple's Big U. S. Investment Plan: What's the Real Deal?

February 25, 2025

Apple has a new plan to invest a massive $500 billion in the U. S. over the next five years. This isn't just about money. It's about jobs and technology. Apple wants to hire 20, 000 new workers and build AI servers. They're also planning to open a server factory in Houston by 2026 and a manufacturin

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Bad News for People Traveling with Credit Card Costs: Powell Just said Yes!

February 11, 2025

First things first, you might think that paying less for travel would be something people would want. Think again. President Donald Trump has recently taken steps to make the economy more unpredictable. Yet, the Federal Reserve’s top boss Jerome Powell, announced that they are not in a hurry to cut

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Tariffs: Will Trump make America's steel great again?

February 11, 2025

The steel and aluminum sectors are buzzing with the latest news from the White House. The American president has announced a significant increase in tariffs in a move that some believe will hurt and some believe will boost the US economy, and those sectors in particular. This is not the first time

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How Did Trump's Trade War Stumble Fail to Start?

February 9, 2025

Trump's threat to slap tariffs on Canada and Mexico didn't really stick. Pushing back against the idea of trade war, Trump himself stepped back from the brink. If you look at the whole situation, the administration quickly backtracked from its tough talk. Mexico and Canada, to avoid tariffs, they

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Economy Feels the Chill as 2025 Begins with Fewer Jobs

February 7, 2025

The United States started 2025 with a hiring slowdown. Although January saw only 143, 000 jobs being added, the unemployment rate fell to 4%, according to U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Experts had expected a higher job increase of 170, 000, alongside a steady unemployment rate of 4. 1%.

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Tarriffs and inflation are making things confusing for Fed Decisions

January 31, 2025

What we need is a higher tariff of 25 percent. The U. S. trade wars are escalating inflation, changing the economy and affecting crucial monetary negotiations. The main reasons for the uncertainty of the situation is to do with trade going up and down . The tariffs from the recent American

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New President's Economic Demands Shake Up Global Stage

January 25, 2025

In the heart of Davos, Donald Trump’s shadow loomed large as he addressed the World Economic Forum. His demands were fierce: cut oil prices, slash interest rates, invest in US factories, or face consequences. Trump used a powerful mix of charm and force, provoking both laughter and concern among glo