U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent previously signed agreements to claim two different properties as his “principal residence” at the same time, according to Bloomberg News. Such an arrangement is strikingly similar to what President Donald Trump himself has labeled “mortgage fraud” — a charge he has recently weaponized in his unprecedented attempt to oust Federal […]
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America First, America Hurt: How Trump’s Trade War and Immigration Crackdowns Are Backfiring
The Trump tariff-driven global trade war and anti-immigration agenda are already proving to be an economic disaster for the United States. What was promised as a strategy to “rebuild American strength” is instead triggering a slowdown marked by weakening growth, collapsing job markets, rising inflation, declining wage gains, and a dollar under pressure. To make […]
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Economic Outlook: Weak Jobs, Declining Incomes, and a Shrinking Population
by Daniel Brouse September 11, 2025 PART I: Inflation Persists While Job Market Shows Signs of Weakness The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the August 2025 Consumer Price Index (CPI) report today, September 11, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. ET. Headline CPI rose 0.2% for the month and 2.7% year-over-year, while core CPI—excluding food and […]
CATL’s New EV Battery Highlights U.S. Lag in the Global Electric Vehicle Race
by Daniel Brouse September 9, 2025 Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. (CATL) is a leading Chinese manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage systems. Headquartered in Ningde, China, the company has become a dominant player in the global battery market, underscoring the challenges facing the U.S. in the EV and battery industries. […]
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U.S. Threatens Tariffs and Sanctions to Undermine U.N. Marine Fuel Emissions Deal
The United States has reportedly warned countries to reject a United Nations–brokered agreement aimed at reducing marine fuel emissions—or face punitive tariffs, visa restrictions, and additional port levies, according to U.S. and European officials familiar with the matter. The U.N. initiative, designed to curb the shipping industry’s significant contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions, has […]
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Federal Appeals Court Strikes Down Key Trump Tariffs, Deepening Trade Uncertainty
by Daniel Brouse On August 29, 2025, heading into the Labor Day holiday weekend, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington, D.C. delivered a major ruling: most of President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs, along with a separate set imposed earlier this year, are illegal. The decision represents both a constitutional challenge […]
Slate Auto: Reinventing the EV With a “Blank Slate” Approach
by Daniel BrouseAugust 28, 2025 Founded in 2022, Slate Auto is an American startup with a bold mission: to deliver an affordable, highly customizable electric vehicle that challenges traditional automaking. At the center of its strategy is the company’s first product, the Slate Truck—a modular electric pickup designed to transform seamlessly into an SUV. This […]
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The Meme Stock Market: Why Wall Street Is Defying Economic Gravity
Why is the stock market still rising when nearly every other economic indicator is flashing red? Bonds are weakening, real estate is cooling, manufacturing is in decline, and employment growth is softening. Yet the stock market continues to show upward momentum, seemingly disconnected from fundamentals. The answer lies in a fundamental transformation of the market […]
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Trump’s Attacks on the Fed and Economic Institutions Signal Escalating Risks
Last night, President Trump fired Lisa Cook from the board of the Federal Reserve—a move that has sparked widespread concern. Despite her refusal to step down, domestic markets appear relatively unshaken. However, international observers are sounding the alarm: the independence of the Federal Reserve is a cornerstone of global confidence in the U.S. economy. Trump’s […]
U.S. Manufacturing Hits Historic Lows: Durable Goods and Philly Fed Data Signal Economic Weakness
The latest economic indicators reveal a troubling slowdown in U.S. manufacturing. Durable goods orders and the manufacturing index both posted their worst levels since the 2020 pandemic, signaling a sharp contraction in industrial activity. Philadelphia once again made headlines as the Philly Fed reported a historic decline in its new orders index, falling to -1.9. […]