The recent wave of resignations sweeping across the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reveals a deeper malaise within the federal oversight structure. With over 600 staff members, including crucial enforcement lawyers and senior personnel, opting for voluntary exits, the implications for market regulation and investor protection are staggering. This circumstance exemplifies how turbulent politics
In an increasingly volatile economic landscape, the imposition of tariffs can send shockwaves through various sectors—none more so than the construction industry. Recent data indicates that building contractors are preemptively raising prices by as much as 20% to guard against anticipated tariffs, notably a 25% levy on essential materials from Canada and Mexico. As if
In the world of finance and economic policy, uncertainty is often a lurking specter that haunts decision-makers and impacts businesses at every level. Recently, Austan Goolsbee, President of the Chicago Federal Reserve, illustrated this concern during an interview on CNBC, revealing a precarious sentiment brewing among businesses in his region. While Goolsbee maintains a guarded