DOWNLOAD IPFS A proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern could mark the most significant transformation of American freight rail in decades, as both companies move closer to forming the first coast-to-coast rail network in the United States. Valued at around $200 billion in combined enterprise value, the deal aims[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS Global markets are treading cautiously but remain resilient as investors eye a looming United States tariff deadline and key central bank decisions. While equity indices hover near record highs, the week ahead could test market optimism amid a mix of trade negotiations, monetary policy uncertainty, and currency volatility.[Read More…]

Download IPFS The latest update to the Big Mac Index paints a concerning picture for the American economy. While the U.S. dollar has dropped in value since early 2025, it remains overvalued relative to many other global currencies, making exports less competitive and everyday goods more expensive for consumers. The[Read More…]

Download IPFS U.S. businesses, not overseas exporters, are carrying the weight of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, with American consumers likely to see higher prices shortly. That’s the conclusion from a new report by Deutsche Bank, which challenges long-standing claims by the White House that the economic burden falls on foreign[Read More…]

Download IPFS The newly announced trade agreement between former President Donald Trump and Japan brings short-term relief but underscores a broader strategy rooted in protectionist policies. While the deal spares Japan from an imminent 25 percent tariff, it maintains a steep 15 percent base rate, suggesting a sustained commitment to[Read More…]

Download IPFS Despite mounting political pressure on the Federal Reserve to reduce interest rates, current financial conditions in the United States are already among the most accommodative since before the central bank began raising rates in early 2022. With equity markets at record highs, liquidity surging, and consumer confidence rebounding,[Read More…]

Download IPFS The president and owner of In-N-Out Burger, Lynsi Snyder, is relocating herself and parts of her company out of California, citing the state’s increasingly inhospitable environment for business and family life. Citing burdensome regulations, rising costs, and an unfriendly climate for both commerce and parenting, Snyder is relocating[Read More…]

Download IPFS A scheduled round of high-level tariff negotiations between the United States and South Korea was abruptly postponed this week, signaling increasing strain in trade diplomacy.The delay, announced unilaterally by Washington, comes just days before the expiration of a mutual tariff grace period, raising concerns about a potential return[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The U.S. Air Force recently completed a major exercise aimed at accelerating battlefield decisions using artificial intelligence, a development that underscores efforts to integrate human-machine teaming while preserving operational oversight. In a four-day test known as Experiment 3, held at Nellis Air Force Base in early June, AI[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to review a contentious Federal Circuit ruling that challenged former President Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose tariffs on imports. The case centers on statutory interpretation and checks on executive action, with significant implications for the balance of authority between the[Read More…]