Setting the Stage: Why Inflation Trends Matter Now As the US economy navigates a pivotal moment in 2025, a critical statistic grabs attention: the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by just 0.3% in September, a slowdown from 0.4% in the prior month, signaling a potential turning point for monetary
In the landscape of federal retirement benefits, a significant challenge looms for 2026 as cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) reveal a stark disparity between different groups of retirees. With the Social Security Administration announcing a 2.8% COLA for beneficiaries starting next year, federal
Overview of a Critical Industry Under Strain The rare earth industry stands as a cornerstone of modern technology and defense, yet it remains precariously dominated by a single player—China. With control over approximately 70% of global mining and 90% of processing, China's grip on these critical
As the US-China trade war continues to evolve, I’m thrilled to sit down with Donald Gainsborough, a political savant and leader at Government Curated, whose deep expertise in international policy and legislation offers a unique perspective on this complex issue. With tensions escalating through
The global race for rare earth minerals, vital to everything from smartphones to military hardware, has reached a critical juncture, with China controlling approximately 70% of mining and 90% of processing worldwide. This staggering dependency looms over the United States and its allies, creating
Setting the Stage: A Pivotal Moment for GM and the EV Market General Motors, a cornerstone of the American automotive industry, finds itself at a critical juncture with a staggering $1.6 billion financial hit in the third quarter, driven by the expiration of federal electric vehicle (EV) tax
