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Oct 29, 2025

The Global Watchdog

A $1.5T national security and resiliency push — welcome to the secureconomy era.

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Federal Reserve Poised for Rate Cut as US Labor Market Stalls

September 24, 2025

Federal Reserve Poised for Rate Cut as US Labor Market Stalls

Weak hiring and easing inflation prompted the Fed to prepare for its first rate cut of 2025, fueling a strong September market rally.

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US-China TikTok Deal Advances; Stock Gains Tempered by Political Risks and Shutdown Threats

September 15, 2025

US-China TikTok Deal Advances; Stock Gains Tempered by Political Risks and Shutdown Threats

A breakthrough TikTok ownership deal lifted markets in September, but shutdown fears and trade tensions limited investor enthusiasm.

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US Job Growth Weakens Sharply; Pressure Mounts on Federal Reserve

August 24, 2025

US Job Growth Weakens Sharply; Pressure Mounts on Federal Reserve

August 2025 saw a sharp slowdown in job creation, prompting speculation over potential Federal Reserve rate cuts.

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AI Investment Surge and Tariffs Reshape Corporate, Tech, and Retail Sectors

August 13, 2025

AI Investment Surge and Tariffs Reshape Corporate, Tech, and Retail Sectors

AI infrastructure investment hits $375 billion globally, offsetting some economic drag from new US tariffs and market uncertainty.

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Trump Administration and European Union Finalize Historic Trade Deal Averting Tariff War

July 31, 2025

Trump Administration and European Union Finalize Historic Trade Deal Averting Tariff War

The U.S. and EU struck a landmark trade agreement avoiding a tariff war, ensuring stability for global markets and major industries.

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US Economy Rebounds Strongly in Q2 2025 Despite First Quarter Contraction

July 23, 2025

US Economy Rebounds Strongly in Q2 2025 Despite First Quarter Contraction

The U.S. economy grew 3.3% in Q2 2025, marking a strong rebound from earlier contraction and highlighting resilience amid trade tensions.

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US Employment Rises and China’s Exports Surge Amid Temporary Trade Truce

June 30, 2025

US Employment Rises and China’s Exports Surge Amid Temporary Trade Truce

June 2025 saw 147,000 new US jobs and a 5.8% rise in China’s exports, easing global recession fears amid a temporary trade truce.

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Wall Street Surges to Record Highs on Easing Trade Tensions and Strong Corporate Results

June 27, 2025

Wall Street Surges to Record Highs on Easing Trade Tensions and Strong Corporate Results

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record highs in June 2025 amid easing trade tensions, strong corporate earnings, and renewed investor optimism.

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Tariff Turmoil and Stalled Trade Talks Dominate Global Economic Headlines

May 30, 2025

Tariff Turmoil and Stalled Trade Talks Dominate Global Economic Headlines

May 2025 saw renewed volatility as new tariffs and stalled trade negotiations rattled global markets despite strong monthly equity gains.

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US Stock Markets Rally as Lower Inflation and Tariff Pause Fuel Recovery

May 13, 2025

US Stock Markets Rally as Lower Inflation and Tariff Pause Fuel Recovery

US equities rebounded in May 2025 as inflation eased to 2.3% and the White House paused new tariffs, fueling the strongest market gains since 1990.

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US Economy Shrinks, but Tech Earnings Spark Late Rally in Tumultuous April

April 30, 2025

US Economy Shrinks, but Tech Earnings Spark Late Rally in Tumultuous April

Despite economic contraction, tech earnings from Meta, Microsoft, and Alphabet helped fuel a late-month rally across US markets.

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Global Tariff Shock Triggers Market Volatility as US Launches New Trade Barriers

April 04, 2025

Global Tariff Shock Triggers Market Volatility as US Launches New Trade Barriers

April 2025 began with President Trump implementing a sweeping set of “Liberation Day”

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Global Markets End Tumultuous Quarter with Losses as Tariff Fears Grip Investors

March 31, 2025

Global Markets End Tumultuous Quarter with Losses as Tariff Fears Grip Investors

Global markets closed Q1 2025 with their steepest losses in three years as tariff fears and policy uncertainty shook investor confidence.

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Economic Forecasts Slashed Amid Uncertainty; Businesses Warn of Stagflation Risk

March 18, 2025

Economic Forecasts Slashed Amid Uncertainty; Businesses Warn of Stagflation Risk

Economists cut 2025 growth forecasts sharply as inflation concerns rise and global trade volatility threatens economic stability.

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