Economy
The Persistence of the 'K-Shaped' Economy: Why Wealth Divides Are Widening.
May 2, 2026 at 9:09 AM
Recent data from the New York Federal Reserve highlights a deepening 'K-shaped' economic divide in the US, driven by disproportionate inflation impacts on low-income earners and significant stock market gains for the wealthy.
United States
US Tariff Adjustments Could Push Federal Deficit Upward by $1.1 Trillion.
April 27, 2026 at 8:34 PM
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has indicated that recent changes in US tariff policy could increase the federal deficit by $1.1 trillion over the next decade, though officials note that definitive long-term forecasting remains complex.
Economy
Global Economic Turmoil: Analyzing the Financial Impact of the Iran Conflict.
April 18, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Economist Mariana Mazzucato discusses the global economic fallout from the Iran war, highlighting record-breaking oil supply disruptions, soaring energy costs, and the debate over fossil fuel dependency versus a green industrial strategy.



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