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The Anxious Wallet: How Fear and Consumerism Feed Each Other
In an age of relentless information, the modern individual often finds themselves adrift in a sea of breaking news, social media alerts, and targeted advertisements. What if this incessant stream of content isn’t just informing us, but actively shaping our emotional landscape in a way that benefits commercial interests? The “fear-consumerism loop” describes precisely this…
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Government Shutdown 2026: Impact Analysis for AI Investors and Market Volatility
In the ever-shifting landscape of global finance, few events command as much media attention as a United States federal government shutdown. On the surface, the closure of non-essential government agencies, the furloughing of hundreds of thousands of workers, and the cessation of critical data reporting appear to be the precursors to an economic tailspin. However,…
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Deflation in a Highly Indebted America: The AI Wildcard, Infrastructure Costs, and the Middle-Class Squeeze
As of late December 2025, the U.S. economy presents a curious picture. Inflation, measured by the November CPI, sits at around 2.7% year-over-year — a marked cooling from the post-pandemic highs, yet still above the Federal Reserve’s long-term target. Policymakers and markets largely celebrate this disinflation as evidence of a “soft landing.” But a deeper…