Economy & Existential Dread
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Inflation’s Stranglehold: The Fed’s Tightrope in a Fractured 2025
Inflation’s at 4.2%, squeezing American wallets and stoking stagflation fears. Can the Fed tame the beast without crashing the economy, or are we doomed to a 1970s rerun? The data paints a grim picture.
Gig Economy 2025: Freedom or Fragile Recovery?
The gig economy is surging in 2025, with 40% of U.S. workers freelancing, but is this flexibility fueling growth or masking deeper economic cracks? A data-driven look at the stakes.
Economy - Tariffs and Trade: The Global Economic Chessboard in 2025
Trump’s tariffs are reshaping the global economy, with a 90-day pause offering relief but uncertainty looming. We analyze the data and stakes for growth, inflation, and stability.
Tariff Turmoil: Decoding the Economic Fallout of 2025
As the US enacts sweeping tariffs, the economic landscape is shifting. From inflation spikes to GDP contractions, what does this mean for the average American and the global economy?
Reshoring Revolution or Consumer Catastrophe? The Real Economics Behind Trump's Tariff Gambit
As Trump's tariff announcement sends economists into a frenzy, we break down what it actually means for your wallet, American manufacturing, and that $5 T-shirt you've been eyeing at Walmart. Spoiler alert: your shopping cart is about to get a patriotic makeover, whether you like it or not.