In a bustling gathering at the Wilmington Convention Center in Wilmington, NC, hundreds of business leaders, policymakers, and economists convened for the annual Economic Outlook Conference hosted by the UNCW Swain Center. This event served as a critical platform to dissect the intricate web of
As the U.S. economy navigates a complex landscape in the current year, a recent forecast from a prominent economic research institution paints a picture of cautious optimism mixed with tangible risks, raising critical questions about the future. The analysis suggests a modest GDP growth rate of
The U.S. federal government shutdown that commenced on October 2 of this year has unleashed a cascade of economic uncertainty by stalling the release of vital inflation metrics such as the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI), creating a significant void in economic
The U.S. service sector, often regarded as the backbone of the national economy, has hit a troubling standstill, sparking widespread concern among economists, policymakers, and global market observers who fear broader implications. According to the latest Institute for Supply Management (ISM)
In the ever-evolving landscape of digital finance, the intersection of traditional economic indicators and cryptocurrency markets has become a focal point for investors and analysts alike, shaping investment strategies. With cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) gaining mainstream
America stands at a pivotal moment, wrestling with profound economic and political challenges that threaten the very fabric of its society, from the struggles of everyday families to the precariousness of speculative financial markets. These fault lines, deeply embedded in systemic inequality,
