Energy Transition 2.0: Private Capital’s Next Big Bet
The global energy transformation is entering a second, more demanding chapter. Energy Transition 1.0 — the first wave of renewables enthusiasm fueled by subsidies, ESG mandates, and public market excitement…
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When Washington Moves, the World Reacts
In an interconnected economy, U.S. domestic policy reaches far beyond American shores. Tax codes, trade regulations, labor rules, and climate legislation shape not just the fortunes of companies operating in…
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The Fed’s 2025 Outlook: What Business Leaders Need to Know
As 2025 heads into its final stretch, the U.S. Federal Reserve finds itself balancing on a narrow economic ledge. Inflation has cooled from its post-pandemic peaks but remains above target;…
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Is America Still Good for Business?
The United States has long marketed itself as the land of opportunity. For generations, entrepreneurs have come here, or started here, on the belief that building something from scratch was…
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How the Fed’s Balance Sheet Is Quietly Reshaping Liquidity in 2025
How the Fed’s Balance Sheet Is Quietly Reshaping Liquidity in 2025 Interest rate hikes tend to make headlines, but in 2025, a quieter force is reshaping financial conditions. The Federal…
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How Nippon Steel’s $14.9 B Acquisition of U.S. Steel Impacts American Manufacturing
In a deal that reshapes the landscape of American steel production, Nippon Steel officially finalized its $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel in June 2025. This cross-border transaction has drawn…
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What Is a Soft Landing? And Why Economists Care So Much About It
You’ve probably seen it in headlines or heard it mentioned by analysts: “The Fed is aiming for a soft landing.” But what exactly is a soft landing, and why does…
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Main Street vs. Wall Street: Who’s Really Winning in 2025?
Introduction: A Tale of Two Economies One day, we see soaring stock markets, record-breaking IPOs, and mega-mergers lighting up Wall Street. The next, we hear about small businesses closing their…
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How Regional Economies Are Fueling Small Business Growth
If you zoom out and look at the national economy, things can feel a little murky. One month it’s strong, the next it’s sputtering. But if you zoom in—on cities,…
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How to Stay Steady in a Shaky Economy
If you feel like your holding your breath during the economic times this year, you’re not alone. Between rising interest rates, global instability, and constant chatter about recessions (or recoveries),…
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