Debunking Myths About American Economic History

Uncovering Truths in U.S. Economic History

Share The Great Depression wasn’t a failure of free markets False beliefs about the past distort our reaction to policies today America’s middle class has not been ‘hollowed out’ by globalisation I distinctly recall the first time I encountered the names Adam Smith and John Maynard Keynes. It was during my years as a high-school […]

Congressional Creators Caucus Launches For Creator Economy

Congress Forms New Group to Support Creator Economy

Last week, Representatives Yvette Clarke and Beth Van Duyne proudly launched the bipartisan **Congressional Creators Caucus**. This initiative aims to lend a hand to the burgeoning creator economy, which seems to grow daily. Interestingly, it wasn’t so long ago that earning a full-time salary on the internet seemed a bit pie-in-the-sky. However, the times have […]

Hungary’s 2026 Budget Prioritizes Families, Tax Cuts, and Economic Stability

Hungary’s 2026 Financial Plan Focuses on Families, Tax Reductions, and Economic Stability

The Hungarian Parliament has approved the country’s 2026 state budget, garnering 133 supportive votes against 47 detractors, according to the Ministry for National Economy (NGM). Brimming with the ethos of “pro-family and anti-war,” the government’s narrative stresses a focus on bolstering Hungarian households, especially those with children and pensioners, rather than directing resources abroad to […]

US dollar firms after retail sales

Dollar Strengthens Following Retail Sales Data

Following the recent US retail sales report, the US dollar showed a strengthening. While the main figures appeared underwhelming, the control group surprised with a +0.4% increase, surpassing the +0.3% forecast. Moreover, the prior figure was revised upward by 0.1%. Initially, the USD/JPY saw a dip but rebounded upon closer inspection of the details. It […]

US prices continued to rise in May amid Trump tariffs | US economy

US Price Increase in May Attributed to Trump Tariffs

In recent developments, jolly old US prices continued their ascent in May, as businesses and consumers contended with President Trump’s tariffs. Now, the president has often promised to lower costs across the economy. Yet, the inflation figures tell a different tale. In May, inflation nudged up to an annualized rate of 2.4%, a slight increase […]