The Business Digest: The Gloom and Boom Economy

The Business Digest: The Gloom and Boom Economy

Crash in Consumer Confidence and Soaring Stock Market Welcome to Friday! You know, Fridays are typically for looking back at the week that was, so here’s your weekly wrap. I thought it might be helpful to jot this down for the new subscribers who might not be in the loop yet. This week, a 30-year […]

July 2026 jobs report: US economy lost jobs unexpectedly

July 2026 jobs report: US economy lost jobs unexpectedly

Adam Schickling, a senior economist at Vanguard, noted that the labor market in the U.S. has shown signs of weakening this summer, following a robust period of job growth in spring. In July, the U.S. economy surprisingly lost jobs, attributed to challenges from rising inflation and uncertainties stemming from the Iran war. Key Highlights from […]

Trump’s Impact: US Economy Surpasses Developed Countries, Ready to Resist Global Slowdown

Trump's Impact: US Economy Surpasses Developed Countries, Ready to Resist Global Slowdown

IMF Report on U.S. Economic Growth The International Monetary Fund released a report on Wednesday indicating that the U.S. economy is ramping up its output at a quicker rate, positioning itself to mitigate a worldwide growth slowdown, despite a significant deceleration of the global economy overall. This forecast underscores that the U.S. economy seems more […]

Friedrich Merz Proposes Major Reforms to Revitalize Germany’s Lacking Economy

Friedrich Merz Proposes Major Reforms to Revitalize Germany's Lacking Economy

Germany’s Reform Package Announced by Chancellor Merz On Thursday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz revealed a comprehensive reform initiative focusing on pensions, taxes, and labor laws, with the goal of revitalizing Germany’s economy and setting the nation “back on its feet.” Merz indicated that the 34-point reform plan emerged after extensive discussions between the ruling CDU/CSU […]

Voters assess the US economy but indicate that values will influence their choices more.

Voters assess the US economy but indicate that values will influence their choices more.

Celebrating Independence Day and Political Perspectives As Americans gather in Washington, D.C. to celebrate Independence Day and mark the start of events for the 250th anniversary, a recent inquiry shed light on economic perceptions and their potential impact on the upcoming November elections. Attendees at the Great American Fair on the National Mall shared their […]