by Daniel Brouse March 17, 2025 On March 17, 2025, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) released its latest Interim Economic Outlook, revising downward its global economic growth forecasts. This worldwide slowdown is attributed to higher trade barriers in several G20 economies, which are expected to dampen global growth and contribute to inflationary […]
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Global Economic Outlook Dims Amid Rising Trade Barriers and Geopolitical Tensions
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Trumpenomics: How Tariffs, Policy Cuts, and Labor Shortages Are Devastating American Farmers
by Daniel Brouse March 13, 2025 Recent policies enacted by the President have had significant financial repercussions on American farmers, leading to substantial economic losses. 1. Impact of Tariffs and Retaliatory Measures The Trump 2.0 administration’s imposition of tariffs, particularly on steel and aluminum, has triggered retaliatory tariffs from major trading partners such as China, […]
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A Storm Brewing in Global Trade
by Daniel Brouse March 12, 2025 Daily Market Update: A Storm Brewing in Global Trade While domestic markets remained relatively calm, international markets reacted with volatility to the latest round of tariffs, escalating trade tensions worldwide. In Trump 1.0, steel and aluminum tariffs were introduced at 25% on steel and 10% on aluminum, selectively targeting […]
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The Great Depression vs. The Climate Crisis: Why the Stock Market May Never Recover
by Daniel Brouse March 10, 2025 Stock Market Recovery After the Great Depression The Great Depression, which began with the stock market crash of October 1929, led to an unprecedented economic collapse. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) plummeted from a peak of 381 in September 1929 to a low of 41 in July 1932—an […]
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Economic Update: Should I Panic Yet?
by Daniel Brouse March 3, 2025 The Atlanta Fed GDP tracker dropped to -2.8 today. That would mean a drop of 5.3% in one quarter. I’ve never seen it drop this fast in a quarter nor overnight like it just did (from +2.5 to -2.8 in one month with -1.3 in one day) Only one […]
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Trumponomics and Its Impact on U.S. GDP
As a fiscally conservative economist with 45 years of experience, I have never witnessed a President destroy and devastate an economy so rapidly. GDP is expected to fall by 4% with a spike in inflation during his first quarter in office. At the outset of 2025, economic projections indicated a steady growth trajectory for the […]
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World Economics 101: The United States and Global Trade Dynamics
by Daniel Brouse February 28, 2025 World Economics 101: For Dummies The world is a big place. The USA is a small part of it. Though we have the largest economy, it is only a fraction of the overall world economy. The US is completely dependent on a strong world economy. The US has been […]
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Climate Change and Policy Shifts Threaten U.S. Housing Market Stability
by Daniel Brouse February 20, 2025 Projected Devaluation of U.S. Homes Due to Climate Change Recent analyses indicate that climate change poses a significant threat to the U.S. housing market. Over the next five years, it’s projected that at least 20% of U.S. homes will experience devaluation due to climate-related impacts. In certain vulnerable markets, […]
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DOGI: The Department of Government Inefficiency
There has been no evidence of government efficiency at DOGE. In fact, the opposite is true. The operational costs of DOGE and the broader financial impact of its aggressive cost-cutting strategies have not been fully disclosed. While the department claims significant savings, concerns have been raised regarding potential expenses related to legal challenges, workforce reductions, […]
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Mass Federal Layoffs Jeopardize Essential Services and National Security
The recent mass layoffs of tens of thousands of federal employees, including specialized personnel in critical sectors such as nuclear safety, are poised to have significant economic and security repercussions. Disruption of Essential Services The termination of specialized personnel can lead to interruptions in critical public services. For instance, the firing of 3,400 U.S. Forest […]