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Are the Recession Chickens Finally Coming Home to Roost?
The U.S. economy is finally showing signs of slowing due to Trump's tariffs, immigration raids, and AI job displacement, though Big Tech's AI spending provides some economic support.
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High Grocery Prices Push Consumers to Buy Private Labels Over Brands
Inflation drives consumers toward private label groceries, increasingly threatening name brands. Private labels now compete on quality, not just price. Name brands must adapt pricing and consumer understanding to survive.
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World Entrepreneurs’ Day 2025
America's immigrant entrepreneurs have historically driven innovation and economic growth, founding major companies at twice the rate of native-born Americans. However, current restrictive immigration policies are now driving talent away.
Global Value Chains
Supply Chain Resilience: What Is It?
Supply chains must evolve beyond basic resilience to become 'antifragile,' embracing uncertainty and leveraging advanced AI-powered systems to convert endless disruptions into powerful competitive advantages rather than merely surviving them.
Global Value Chains
Has World War Three Begun in Supply Chains?
Global trade war is already underway through supply chain disruptions, forcing companies to reassess geopolitical risks. While traditional alliances shift and China pivots toward Global South markets, businesses need real-time threat monitoring systems to survive.
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Personal Dispatches: Reflections on today’s society through the lens of Fortune Magazine December 1941
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There is Only One Warren Buffett
Warren Buffett stands alone in the investing world, combining exceptional analytical skills, emotional discipline, and strategic patience. His unique approach to value investing has created a legacy that, despite countless attempts at replication, remains singularly his own.
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National Supply Chain Day: Global Supply Ecosystems Are Us
Supply chains are better understood as ecosystems connecting all products to consumers. Everyone participates in this global network, which requires both appreciation for workers and awareness of ethical issues like modern slavery.
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Talk of the “R Word” is on the Rise
Based on the article, economists and consumers are increasingly concerned about a possible recession triggered by international trade wars and policy changes, despite previous recession fears in 2022 not materializing.
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The World Today Part 2: Consumers Win with Strong Global Food Ecosystems
Global food ecosystems face challenges from trade wars and climate change. The article explores America's agricultural trade shift to a deficit position, highlighting the importance of imports for domestic food processing and consumer access to diverse products.