Everyone, Everyday: Talking About What Matters
Oscar Davies 
Although American companies wouldn’t usually be so keen to invest in China, there’s a surprising beacon of hope for Beijing as American fast-food chains set their sights on a market of 1.4 billion people. Fast Food Frenzy In the wake of a poor 2023 for the Chinese economy, major American fast-food chains, including KFC, McDonald’s, … Read more
The Federal Reserve’s internal watchdog has concluded a lengthy investigation, clearing two former policymakers, Robert Kaplan and Eric Rosengren, of legal wrongdoing in their 2020 personal trading activities. A Thorough Examination Unveiled The report revealed that Robert Kaplan, then president of the Dallas Fed, executed multiple transactions exceeding $1 million during the onset of the … Read more
In the last month of 2023, prices unexpectedly went up in the U.S., showing how tricky it is for our economy to recover smoothly. An expert warned that because things are unpredictable, investors need to be more careful with their expectations. A Reminder of Uncertainty The CPI’s 0.3 percent increase in December, reported by the … Read more
Former President Trump recently made a statement about his wish for an economic crash within the next 12 months, but why don’t his followers condemn a politically motivated wish for a less-than-great America? Trump received notable backlash from a number of Democrats. Trump’s High-Stakes Move Trump declared his expectation of a U.S. economic crash and … Read more
Denver Health has found itself on the brink of collapse after financial challenges that have reportedly been brought on by the ongoing migrant crisis. The influx of Central American migrants and the strain of caring for patients who can’t afford medical services, has led the hospital system to seek urgent financial support. A Strain on … Read more
The December jobs report was a win for President Biden just in time for the start of an election year. The addition of 216,000 jobs to the economy and a steady unemployment rate of 3.7 percent showed a “soft landing” for the economy, so is Bidenomics working? A Pleasant Surprise December’s surprising job growth surpassed … Read more
Although Republican candidates Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley disagreed on almost everything thrown at them in the latest debate in Iowa, they could agree on one thing: that the U.S. needs a fresh, new President. DeSantis claimed that former President Trump “will not get through” his criminal trials, paving the way for a new Republican … Read more
Former President Donald Trump took center stage in a Fox News town hall in Des Moines, strategically avoiding the latest GOP presidential debate. During this, Trump hinted at having already decided on his vice-presidential pick. Trump’s Elusive VP Choice Trump suggested that he has already made a decision about his running mate but chose not … Read more
Trump looks to be storming through the Republican GOP and is by far the favorite to take on Biden in the Presidential race. But what could Trump’s revenge promises and unpredictable personality to do the economy of the U.S.? Here’s what we know. A Return of Trump Looms Donald Trump secured a significant victory in … Read more
The U.S. Treasury Department released its final budget results for Fiscal Year 2023, showcasing a deficit over $1.7 trillion, $320 billion higher than the previous year, this is despite claims of a “strong economic recovery.” Yellen and Young’s Optimistic Outlook Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and OMB Director Shalanda Young attributed the deficit to “falling revenues” … Read more