The President has launched a sweeping directive to eliminate federal regulations that stifle competition and entrench monopolies. Executive Order 14267 mandates a comprehensive agency review to identify rules that block…
Learn MoreExecutive Order 14255 establishes the United States Investment Accelerator to streamline large-scale investment—domestic and foreign—by cutting through regulatory red tape. Housed within the Department of Commerce, the Accelerator will support…
Learn MoreThe 2025 State Hamilton Index reveals that most U.S. states are underperforming in advanced industries such as biotech, electronics, and aerospace, with only four states—Washington, Virginia, Indiana, and Michigan—outpacing the…
Learn MoreNearly five years after the pandemic began, most U.S. commuter rail systems are still struggling to regain pre-COVID ridership levels, despite restoring or exceeding service levels. While some systems have…
Learn MoreThe FY 2025 Congressional Budget Justification for the Department of State and USAID outlines a $58.8 billion request to advance diplomacy, development, and national security efforts worldwide. Key priorities include…
Learn MoreIn the first quarter of 2025, real U.S. GDP declined by 0.3%, reversing the 2.4% growth from the previous quarter. This contraction was mainly due to a sharp rise in…
Learn MoreThis study from the Bureau of Economic Analysis explores the potential of using credit and debit card transaction data to improve real-time consumer spending estimates. By integrating multiple commercial datasets,…
Learn MoreThe Department of Commerce has launched a Section 232 investigation into how imports of processed critical minerals and their derivatives impact U.S. national security. With China currently dominating global processing…
Learn MoreDespite resilient consumer spending and record-high household net worth, the U.S. economy showed signs of cooling in the final quarter of 2024. Real GDP growth slowed to 2.3%, down from…
Learn MoreThis report provides a comprehensive overview of U.S. banks’ trading and derivatives activity for the fourth quarter of 2024. It highlights a 10.6% decline in trading revenue from the prior…
Learn MoreThe federal debt is on track to reach unprecedented heights—156% of GDP by 2055—driven by persistent deficits, rising interest costs, and the weight of an aging population. Spending for Medicare…
Learn MoreAccess to credit can make or break a small business, yet navigating the financing landscape is no small feat. The latest Federal Reserve report highlights the diverse lending options available,…
Learn MoreThe Trade Imbalance Index report sheds light on the nations where the U.S. faces the most significant trade distortions. With a focus on China, India, and the European Union, the…
Learn MoreThe USDA’s Agricultural Projections to 2034 outline expected trends in U.S. farm production, trade, and economic conditions. Over the next decade, soybean and livestock production will rise, while corn and…
Learn MoreThe U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 2.3% in the fourth quarter of 2024, a slowdown from the 3.1% growth in the previous quarter. Consumer and government spending…
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