Trade wars stir strong emotions and spark debates, but history offers valuable lessons about their impact. From the Boston Tea Party to the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act, passed conflicts highlight how trade policies can reshape economies—for better or worse. The U.S.-Colombia Trade Dispute: A Close Call In recent days, the U.S. and Colombia nearly clashed over […]

The data analytics industry is evolving fast. Organizations are adopting data-driven models to improve decisions and boost innovation. Here are key trends shaping 2025: Smarter AI & Augmented Analytics: AI is now smarter, working with smaller datasets and automating tasks. Augmented Analytics uses AI to simplify data preparation and insights. Hybrid Cloud & Data Fabric:

The recent wildfires in Los Angeles have raised concerns about California’s property insurance market. These natural disasters make it harder for homeowners in high-risk areas to get affordable coverage. Insurers are reducing or dropping policies in wildfire-prone regions. This leaves property owners with higher premiums or relying on state-run programs like the California FAIR Plan.

Jimmy Carter’s presidency (1977–1981) is often remembered for its challenges, especially with inflation and the Iran hostage crisis. However, one of his most enduring legacies is the wave of deregulation initiatives that transformed key sectors of the U.S. economy. Carter’s push to reduce government oversight in industries such as airlines, trucking, railroads, and finance set

With the new year on the horizon, here are some of my thoughts on where the Economy will go in the coming year: Inflation and Economic Growth Analysts predict moderate economic growth in 2025, with recession fears easing as inflation trends closer to the 2% target. However, proposed tariffs on key trade partners could introduce

With new tariffs on the horizon, Academy Sports & Outdoors is working to keep prices low on brands like Nike and Adidas. Proposed tariffs could range from 10% to 60%, heavily impacting imported goods. Key Strategies: Despite these efforts, tariffs on big brands like Nike and Adidas could still raise costs. This would affect both