Economy

The New Land Barons: A Modern Gilded Age for American Acreage From the sprawling ranches of the Mountain West to the fertile croplands of the Midwest, a quiet but significant transfer of wealth is reshaping the American landscape. At the forefront of this trend is Stan Kroenke, owner of the Los

A compelling paradox is defining the American business landscape this year, as leaders of midsize companies are simultaneously projecting growth for their own firms while harboring significant concerns about the nation's broader economic trajectory. A recent, comprehensive survey of over 1,400

The rarified air of the Swiss Alps is once again set to host a familiar yet disruptive force as U.S. President Donald Trump confirms his personal attendance at the World Economic Forum, marking his first in-person appearance at the summit since the start of his second term. From January 19–23, the

Beneath the surface of a seemingly robust market, a significant economic divergence is creating precarious conditions for investors who have heavily favored high-growth technology stocks and the artificial intelligence boom. The U.S. economy appears to be splitting into two distinct paths, a

The global mining landscape is on the verge of a seismic shift, as confirmed reports of renewed merger talks between industry titans Glencore and Rio Tinto have electrified markets and signaled a new era of consolidation. This move, poised to create the world's largest mining firm, is not an

A Tale of Two Economies: Unpacking the Contradictory Signals The latest economic data paints a complex and seemingly contradictory picture of the U.S. economy, where key indicators reveal that wholesale inflation is moderating faster than anticipated even as American consumers continue to spend