Economy & Markets — Archive
Fed policy, inflation, jobs, market trends, and fiscal analysis
Opinion Column Critiques 'Fantasy-Fed' Denialism in Bush-Era Foreign Policy Legacy
RealClearPolitics analysis argues that ideological rigidity from the Bush administration suppresses modern security instincts against unnamed adversaries.
Michigan Swing Voters Brace for Higher Prices Amid Trade Tensions With Canada
Cross-border shoppers in Detroit-area communities report rising costs for lumber, produce, and auto parts as trade barriers threaten regional supply chains.
Houthis Seize Strategic Red Sea Port, Pushing Oil Prices Past $105
The capture of Mokha by Iran-backed rebels threatens the Bab el-Mandeb shipping chokepoint, ending a four-year truce and escalating regional tensions.
AI Disruption Eliminates Thousands of Jobs in Kenyan Essay-Writing Industry
The collapse of a Nairobi-based outsourcing sector, which employed an estimated 40,000 people, highlights early economic impacts of generative AI on service sectors reliant on manual content creation.
Carney Says Canada Relied Too Heavily on Easy U.S. Economic Ties
The Canadian Prime Minister’s comments coincide with the implementation of retaliatory tariffs on American goods, marking a shift in cross-border trade strategy.
Jaguar Land Rover to Cut 4,000 Jobs to Reduce Costs and Compete With China
The UK's largest automaker targets £1.7 billion in savings over two years while investing in electrification to counter Chinese EV competition and US tariffs.
Jamaica Petitions King Charles to Refer Slave Trade Legal Questions to Privy Council
The first Commonwealth attempt of its kind asks the Judicial Committee to rule on whether Britain’s historical enslavement violated common and international law.
U.S. Tourism Groups Seek Canadian Visitors Amid Trade Tensions
Canadian overnight visits to the U.S. remain below 2024 levels as tariff disputes and political friction dampen travel demand despite new promotional campaigns.
Opinion: Comparing National Debt to Total Wealth Suggests Alternative Fiscal Path
A new analysis argues that measuring debt against national assets rather than annual income reveals capacity for spending without austerity or middle-class tax hikes.
DOJ Ordered to Freeze Antitrust Work With Canada as Trade Tensions Intensify
The directive halts cooperation on cases and policy engagement between the two countries' antitrust authorities amid escalating tariff disputes.