MacroeconomyNovember 2, 2026
The Fed Holds Rates: Navigating a Higher-Rate Economy
Why are interest rates elevated, what is making inflation so sticky, and how should individuals and businesses tackle this higher-rate environment?
By Matthew Hofmann
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Macroeconomy
MacroeconomyOctober 19, 2026
The Numbers of Nor'Easters
Individual storms trigger massive economic damage, the cost of living adjusts to reflect the lack of appreciation for snow, and infrastructure investment skyrockets to endure worsening conditions. A deep dive into the economics of a New England winter.
By Jack Passan
MacroeconomyApril 22, 2026
Locked Out: Why the Housing Market Is Looking Increasingly Bleak for Generation Z
For Generation Z, the American dream of homeownership is becoming increasingly difficult to achieve due to a market defined by scarce inventory, expensive mortgage rates, and a government that has struggled to deliver a long-term solution.
By Andrew Johnson
MacroeconomyMarch 11, 2026
Geopolitical Shock: How the United States Aggressive Foreign Policy Shift is Affecting the American and Global Economy
On January 3rd, the United States military captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, in a special operation, “Operation Absolute Resolve”. Elite U.S. forces conducted the raid in Caracas overnight, which…
By Colin Decker
MacroeconomyMarch 6, 2026
How the Iran Conflict Is Affecting Financial Markets
Financial markets have long treated geopolitical shocks as temporary disruptions. In times of uncertainty, investors typically move out of stocks and into safe assets such as U.S. Treasury bonds. The recent U.S. and Israeli strikes against…
By Garrett Ip
MacroeconomyFebruary 19, 2026
The Economic Impact of the CHIPS Act and Protectionist Tariff Exemptions
84 years ago, the Permanente Metals Corporation shipyard hummed with activity. It was the peak of WWII. On Nov 8, 1942, the keel for the SS. Robert E. Peary was laid down, and in just 4 days, 15 hours, and 29 minutes more, the ship would…
By Matthew Hofmann
MacroeconomyDecember 7, 2025
The $38 Trillion Question: Is the U.S. Debt a Problem?
Since President Trump’s inauguration in January of 2024, discussion surrounding the importance of federal debt has moved beyond economic circles and into everyday conversation. Trump’s renewed focus on tariff policies raises a long-standing
By Mia Kincade
MacroeconomyDecember 4, 2025
America’s Economic Map Is Splitting: Why Some States Are Surging While Others Stall
The United States may share a common monetary policy, but its post-pandemic economic map tells a sharply different story. The Federal Reserve sets one interest rate for 330 million people, but the forces reshaping where Americans live and…
By Colin Decker
MacroeconomyNovember 20, 2025
Why the Boom of Artificial Intelligence Might Cause the Next Recession and Change Businesses Forever
Over the past couple of years, artificial intelligence has become the hottest market in the global economy. With over $1 trillion dollars invested in artificial intelligence, it seems right to assume our economy is headed into a new directi
By William Kramer
MacroeconomyNovember 4, 2025
Hiring N’ Firing: Europe’s Innovation Issue
Paris and Berlin could produce the next trillion-dollar tech giant, but only if Europe makes failing cheaper. European labor laws make it significantly more costly to fire employees compared to the United States. In the US, firms can fire…
By Brayden Cruz-Diaz
MacroeconomyOctober 2, 2025
Why Interest Rates Matter: Understanding the Federal Reserve
This article explores the history and role of the Federal Reserve, while also explaining the present-day significance of interest rates alongside analyzing current developments and their implications for individuals, the nation, and the global economy.
By Abdiel Perde
MacroeconomyOctober 2, 2025
The Illusion of the Great Wealth Transfer
What would you do if you were handed a check for $1 million and keys to a home? Would you immediately know what to do with it? How do you manage such an inheritance?
By Matthew Hofmann
MacroeconomyOctober 2, 2025
From Breakthroughs to Backlash: The Next Phase of Artificial Intelligence
What began as a frontier of uncertainty has become the corporate baseline: integrate AI or risk falling behind. From classrooms to hospitals to trading floors, machine learning tools are creeping into workflows once thought untouchable.…
By McKenna Dwyer