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U.S. NFIB Small Business Optimism Index
January 14, 2025 U.S. NFIB Small Business Optimism Index (December 2024) The NFIB's Small Business Optimism Index rose 3.4 points to 105.1 in December, beating market expectations for a mild decline. The uncertainty subindex continued to retreat, falling another 12 points in December to 86.
Climate Policy in a 2nd Trump Term – What’s on the Chopping Block?
January 06, 2025 Climate Policy in a 2nd Trump Term – What’s on the Chopping Block? Climate policy is set to take a major U-turn under Donald Trump’s second term. The president-elect will likely prioritize rolling back regulatory powers and direct spending that expanded significantly under President Biden.
U.S. 2024 Election: Economic and Financial Implications
September 13, 2024 U.S. 2024 Election: Economic and Financial Implications Elections matter for the economy, but financial markets are likely to be particularly attuned to the current election cycle given America’s unsustainable fiscal trajectory. The make-up of Congress will determine how much of the future President’s agenda can be implemented. A divided Congress will likely force the next President to make significant concessions relative to their current platform proposals.
U.S. Small Businesses – Still Going Strong
May 17, 2024 U.S. Small Businesses – Still Going Strong
In a world where AI technology dominates boardroom discussions, it’s old-school investment in manufacturing facilities and transportation equipment that’s making a comeback.
September 20, 2023 Rise of the Machines: U.S. Business Investment Resists High Rates
TDE Leading Economic Index: Navigating Uncharted Waters
July 24, 2023 TDE Leading Economic Index: Navigating Uncharted Waters
U.S. Business Investment: Headwinds & Tailwinds
March 30, 2023 U.S. Business Investment: Headwinds & Tailwinds
Some Banks Fail, but It’s Not a Free Fall
March 17, 2023 Some Banks Fail, but It’s Not a Free Fall
The Business of America Is Small Business: Heeding the Lessons of The Pandemic
April 08, 2021 The Business of America Is Small Business: Heeding the Lessons of The Pandemic
U.S. Leadership in Intellectual Property Products Investment
October 17, 2019 U.S. Leadership in Intellectual Property Products Investment
Beyond Silicon Valley
December 19, 2018 Beyond Silicon Valley