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U.S. Economy: October 2025 Economic Report Reveals Late‑Cycle Cooling
Executive Summary October 2025 economic indicators present a picture of an economy with mixed, late‑cycle signals. Because the Bureau of Labor Statistics was unable to collect October labor data during the government shutdown, the last available national unemployment rate is the September reading of about 4.4 percent, and official October figures will be released alongside the November report. Private‑sector hiring was soft: the ADP National Employment Report showed that empl
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The Strategic Advantage of Neutrality in Business Deals: Why Third-Party Facilitation Matters More Than Ever
Neutral third-party facilitators help finalize deals fairly, efficiently, and with less risk for all sides.
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War, Economics, and the Unseen Hands of Power: The Cycle We Refuse to Break
War fuels profits while people pay the price. Smedley Butler warned us—are we listening? The war machine never sleeps. #WarIsARacket
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The February Employment Report: A Labor Market at a Crossroads
February's labor market data reveals a complex picture—ADP signals a slowdown, BLS shows resilience. What does it mean for the economy?
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The New Trade Shock: How Trump’s Tariffs Could Fuel Inflation and Reshape Global Markets
Trump’s tariffs on Canada & Mexico could fuel inflation, disrupt energy markets, and reshape trade. What’s the real cost of protectionism?
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A Labor Market in Transition: What the ADP February Report Tells Us About the Economy
The February ADP National Employment Report reveals a sharp decline in private-sector job growth, with only 77,000 jobs added
Mar 54 min read
The Fragile Expansion: What February’s PMI Signals About Manufacturing and the Economy
February’s ISM Manufacturing PMI® reveals a fragile expansion, with new orders contracting, employment declining, and inflation surging...
Mar 43 min read
The New Trade War: Trump’s Tariff Strategy and Its Economic Consequences
Trump’s renewed tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and the EU threaten global trade stability, raising costs, disrupting supply chains, and.....
Mar 35 min read
Alexander Brown: America’s First Investment Banker and His Lasting Impact on Finance
Alexander Brown, America’s first investment banker, pioneered trade finance, infrastructure investment, and global market strategies.
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