The recent market selloff offers a glimpse of what the next four years could bring: chaos replacing the stability that Americans and financial markets desperately need. Investors crave predictability, but with billionaires pulling the strings, chaos seems inevitable. And as history shows, it won’t be the wealthy who pay the price—it will be working Americans….
Food prices have been on a steady rise in recent years, and there’s little reason to believe this trend will reverse with the new incoming administration. A closer look at the Trump administration reveals how its policies and actions contributed to inflation at the grocery store—and how ongoing agricultural challenges could keep driving prices higher….
Donald Trump is shaking things up again. This time, he’s talking about raising the federal minimum wage. In a Sunday interview with NBC, Trump called the current rate of $7.25 per hour a “very low number.” When pressed, he said, “There is a level at which you could do it, absolutely. I would consider it….
Donald Trump’s proposal to cut out the middleman in drug prices could shake up the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. The middleman, often pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), negotiate discounts on drug prices but keep a portion of the savings. If Trump’s plan eliminates this role, drug prices could drop for consumers, but some companies might lose…
Canada has significant tools at its disposal to respond to U.S. tariffs, particularly if such measures were imposed on Canadian goods as part of trade tensions. One of the most impactful options is leveraging its role as a key supplier of energy and natural resources to the United States, a move that could disrupt supply…
The proposed tariffs on goods from China, Canada, and Mexico are poised to challenge corporations further, as companies will need to adapt to rising costs with even more innovative strategies. These new tariffs will test the limits of their creativity, as the following examples show how companies have already navigated similar hurdles in the past….
Egg prices are rising sharply again, putting pressure on grocery budgets across the United States. In November, the cost of a dozen large Grade A eggs jumped 8.2% from October, reaching an average of $3.65. This marks a significant increase from $2.52 at the start of the year. While slightly below September’s average of $3.82,…
As we enter a new era under President-elect Donald Trump’s administration, student loan borrowers must understand how potential policy shifts could impact their finances. While some leaders in the incoming administration have suggested dismantling the Department of Education, that doesn’t mean federal student debt will vanish. Loans and their collection mechanisms are deeply embedded in…
When eBay launched in the 1990s, it was revolutionary. It was one of the first platforms that allowed people to buy and sell items online in a way that felt intuitive and user-friendly. Its early success made it synonymous with online auctions, and many believed it would forever dominate this space. But as time passed,…
China’s decision to ban exports of critical minerals such as gallium, germanium, and antimony to the United States has created ripples across global markets. These materials are essential for semiconductors, military applications, and clean energy technologies. While the ban presents challenges, it also creates opportunities for U.S.-based companies to fill the supply gaps and boost…
