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It’s August 31, 2025, and the conversation about the US economy often circles back to one big question: has the nation strayed from its free-market capitalist roots? For decades, the American economy has been largely defined by its commitment to free markets – the idea that supply and demand, with minimal government intervention, should drive … Read more
It’s not every day you see a major trade policy challenged and, in this case, found to be outside the bounds of established law. But that’s exactly what happened recently when a U.S. appeals court ruled against the global tariffs imposed under the Trump administration. This decision, dated August 26, 2025, is a significant moment, … Read more
It’s August 2025, and the global economic stage feels… uncertain. We’re seeing a trend where political leaders, often speaking directly to a nation’s concerns, propose economic policies that can sound appealingly simple but have complex ripple effects. These are often labeled as populist economic policies, and understanding their impact is key to understanding our interconnected … Read more
It’s August 2025, and the world of economics often feels as complex and fast-moving as the tech industry I spent my career in. Both fields grapple with profound ethical questions, especially when policies are shaped by political figures. The impact, much like technology’s ripple effect, can be far-reaching and deeply human. Think about how technology … Read more
It’s fascinating to see how government revenue can sometimes take an unexpected turn, and Massachusetts has a prime example from this year. The state collected a staggering $2 billion more in tax revenue than they had initially projected. A significant factor driving this surplus? The implementation of a tax on high earners, often referred to … Read more
It’s August 2025, and the world of work feels like it’s in constant motion. As someone who spent decades in the tech trenches, I’ve seen firsthand how fast things can change. Today, it’s not just about faster processors or smarter algorithms; it’s about how these advancements, woven together with economic policies, are fundamentally reshaping where … Read more
It’s not often that political appointments directly intersect with the data we rely on for economic understanding. But when the agency responsible for collecting and publishing vital labor statistics sees changes at its helm, it’s worth a closer look. Today, I want to unpack what happens when political considerations meet the agencies tasked with providing … Read more
Hello everyone, Eleanor here. Today, I want to talk about a recent development that really caught my eye – the confirmation that Nvidia and AMD will be contributing 15% of their China chip revenue to the U.S. government. This news, dated August 12, 2025, brings to mind many historical instances where governments have stepped in … Read more
It’s 2025, and we’re living in a world where technology isn’t just about faster chips or smarter AI. It’s deeply intertwined with how our economies work, and that intersection has some significant ethical questions we need to consider. My background in technology, coupled with watching economic discussions unfold, makes this a topic I feel strongly … Read more
As someone who spent decades in the tech world, I’ve seen firsthand how big decisions can trickle down and affect everyday lives. Today, I want to look at economic policies, specifically tariffs and proposed changes to retirement savings, and how they might be impacting the working class. Let’s start with tariffs. You might remember tariffs … Read more