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Democrats’ midterm sweep is a rebuke of Trump’s presidency
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Democrats’ midterm sweep is a rebuke of Trump’s presidency

In this 'ask ian,' Ian Bremmer takes a look at the issues that drove the "blue wave" in the 2026 US midterms and how Democrats winning control of the House and Senate represents a repudiation of President Donald Trump’s governing record.

Where’s the beef?
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Where’s the beef?

Historically low cattle numbers, combined with strong demand, have driven beef prices higher in the US.

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Inside the holiday spending outlook

From shopping to services, consumer spending is showing strength across categories. Holiday shopping got an early start, and it’s not just higher earners filling their carts. Bank of America Institute sees continued spending growth recovery for lower- and middle-income households. See what’s driving the trends.

Terrorism fades as Americans’ top concern
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Terrorism fades as Americans’ top concern

Fast forward 25 years from 9/11, and the top problems have shifted away from terrorism – less than 1% of respondents ranked it their top problem in August 2026.

China’s economic engine cools
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China’s economic engine cools

China’s economy posted one of its slowest quarterly growth rates on record.

Is Trump the biggest global risk?
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Is Trump the biggest global risk?

In his latest Quick Take, Ian Bremmer calls the United States under President Trump the dominant driver of global political risk, but argues that the world is increasingly pushing back.

Trump’s ineffective pressure campaign on Iran and China
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Trump’s ineffective pressure campaign on Iran and China

In his latest Quick Take, Ian Bremmer argues that the war in Iran has exposed the limits of President Trump’s strategy of using maximum pressure to force adversaries into concessions.

A frozen labor market in the US?
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A frozen labor market in the US?

The May jobs report showed 172,000 new positions added in the US, double what economists expected. So why do two-thirds of Americans say they're having a hard time finding a good job?

US manufacturers shedding jobs
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US manufacturers shedding jobs

Investment in manufacturing construction has also fallen 16% during that period, despite public investment pledges of some $900 billion from companies.

How AI offsets Trump’s tariffs...for now
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How AI offsets Trump’s tariffs...for now

Did the AI boom counteract the economic fallout of Trump's tariffs? And how long can that last?

The US economy has avoided the brunt of the Iran war...for now
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The US economy has avoided the brunt of the Iran war...for now

How much is the Iran war hurting the global economy—and why is the US less affected?