The re-election of Donald Trump as President of the United States could have profound implications for the global trade framework. Over the past 75 years, the United States has played a pivotal role in creating and maintaining a rules-based multilateral global trade order. However, Trump's approach
For the first time in two decades, Colorado business leaders have shown greater confidence in the national economy than their own state’s economic prospects, revealing an unexpected shift in confidence. Insights from the Leeds Business Confidence Index (LBCI) for the first quarter of 2025 highlight
Connecticut's fiscal rules, notably referred to as "fiscal guardrails," have been instrumental in shaping the state's financial landscape since their introduction or revision in 2017 to ensure fiscal responsibility. These rules include spending, revenue, and bonding caps that collectively constrain
The Ethernet switching market is witnessing significant transformations influenced by the rise of AI workloads and a change in data center focus. Insights from IDC's analysis of Ethernet switch and router statistics highlight the current state of this market. Simultaneously, there's a growing
As the world steps into 2025, the global economic landscape is bracing for a series of significant challenges that are anticipated to shape the upcoming years. Central to this unfolding scenario is the political and economic influence of former U.S. President Donald Trump, who has secured a
As the new year unfolds, a detailed analysis of various alternative business cycle indicators provides valuable insights into the state of economic health, drawing from a range of data sources including the Philadelphia Fed’s Coincident Index, nonfarm payrolls, civilian employment, manufacturing
