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New orders for manufactured goods fell 4.8% in June, signaling a slowdown in demand from businesses placing fewer orders with manufacturers compared to May. At first glance, this drop may appear concerning, but a closer look reveals it could be less a red flag and more a recalibration. May saw

GDP for Q2 2025 rose 3.0%, beating consensus, but the one quarter gain only tells part of the story. The main driver was a significant swing in trade: Excluding these volatile components, real final sales to private domestic purchasers, a measure of how much individuals and businesses within the U.S.

As we reach the midpoint of 2025, global markets continue to reflect a dynamic interplay between economic resilience and persistent headwinds. Inflation appears largely contained, but monetary policy remains a key variable. The Federal Reserve has maintained a cautious tone, signaling that any potential rate cuts later this year will

Please find the next blog in our monthly series that provides a snapshot of the markets and the state of the economy. Economic Overview Market Returns Asset Class Valuations – Rebalancing Rationale Key Risk Factors We Are Watching Disclaimers: The views expressed herein are those of Asset Consulting Group (ACG).

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed the U.S. Senate on July 1, 2025, in a narrow 51–50 vote, with Vice President J.D. Vance casting the tie-breaking vote. Though Democratic lawmakers removed the bill’s original name, its core provisions remained intact. The bill permanently extends individual and business tax cuts

The Federal Reserve is one of several central banks that set monetary policy across the globe. Its decisions remain a key influence on the direction of markets in 2025. While investors keep an eye on earnings, geopolitics, and consumer data, Fed policy is a key driver of investor sentiment. Understanding

Please find the next blog in our monthly series that provides a snapshot of the markets and the state of the economy. Economic Overview Market Returns Asset Class Valuations – Rebalancing Rationale Key Risk Factors We Are Watching Disclaimers: The views expressed herein are those of Asset Consulting Group (ACG).

IntroductionThink of the Federal Reserve as the economy’s referee. It sets interest rates and manages the money supply to help ensure a level playing field. “Independence” means the Fed makes calls based on economic conditions, not polls or political agendas. For investors, this separation is vital to protect purchasing power

Overview Trump 2.0 Was Expected to Strengthen the Dollar President Trump was elected on a platform of trade protectionism, a policy which is typically expected to strengthen the home currency. In theory, tariffs reduce the demand for foreign goods. This means fewer dollars being exchanged with other countries into the