Alarmist predictions of a “population bomb”, trendy in the 1960s, may have made demographers hesitant to predict the opposite: that humanity will soon be shrinking https://t.co/EYXHEwNne9 ...

Economic Projections - Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projects higher inflation and unemployment this year with slowing economic growth [1] - Population growth is anticipated to be significantly lower due to immigration changes, impacting jobs numbers [2][3][4] - Labor supply is falling dramatically, with population numbers expected to be several hundred thousand fewer each year over the next 10 years, and approximately 1 million fewer this year alone [4] Impact of Policies - The reconciliation bill is boosting the economy, while slowing immigration and tariffs are having a negative impact [3] - Tariffs are raising inflation and slowing down the economy, affecting both businesses and households [3] - Tariffs put in place since January 20th are projected to reduce the deficit by $4 trillion over the next 10 years, consisting of $33 trillion in revenue and $700 billion in averted debt costs [10][11] Uncertainty and Assumptions - There is a lot of uncertainty in the economy due to changing policies and tariffs [8] - CBO follows the administration's actions day by day and assumes that current policies will continue indefinitely [9] - CBO expects the Federal Reserve (Fed) to cut interest rates by 75 basis points between now and the end of January [14] - CBO updates its forecast a few times a year, and inflation since January has been a bit higher than expected [20]

Population Projections - The world's population may stop growing in the 2050s [1] - The world's population may never exceed 9 billion [1] Comparison with UN Projections - The UN currently foresees the world's population climbing until 2084, reaching 10.3 billion people [1]

U.S. population growth will slow to a crawl over the next few decades as fertility rates decline and net immigration shrinks because of stricter enforcement, the Congressional Budget Office said https://t.co/Et12WqCfnk ...

Demographic Opportunity & Challenges - The world is aging rapidly, except for Africa, particularly sub-Saharan Africa and Northern Nigeria, presenting a unique demographic opportunity [1] - Nigeria's median age is 18, and Kaza's is even younger, indicating a potential for innovation and workforce development [1][2] - This demographic advantage presents both an opportunity and a challenge: the need to invest in education, healthcare, and skills to create a viable future workforce [2] Economic Transformation - There's a need to shift from an agrarian economy to a technology-driven, knowledge-based economy to leverage the young population [3] - Failure to capitalize on this demographic dividend will not only impact Nigeria and Africa but also the world, as the aging global population will rely on the younger generations for future doctors and engineers [3] Technological Advancement & Investment - The focus is shifting towards investing in connectivity, even in remote areas, recognizing it as the most important infrastructure in the current era [9] - A metropolitan area network of 27,000 meters has been built in less than two years, connecting important government offices and paving the way for fiber to homes, schools, and hospitals [10] Leadership & Empowerment - Leaders are beginning to trust young people with more opportunities to contribute ideas on leveraging the population to build a globally competitive economy [5] - The emphasis is on empowering young people to build, grow, and excel locally, rather than feeling the need to relocate to major global hubs [7] Overcoming Barriers & Fostering Innovation - Innovation has no borders, but opportunities often do, and efforts are being made to lower the barriers for young people to connect with mentors and access opportunities [11][12][13] - The message is that young people in Kazuna states, Northern Nigeria, and Africa are not too poor, disadvantaged, or late to start making a difference [13]

Geopolitical Stability - Iraq's current state of calm is unprecedented since 2003 [1] Demographic Trends - Iraq's population is young and increases by approximately 1 million annually [1]

Iraq’s population has grown by 20m since America’s invasion https://t.co/1uRBa9TPiB ...

Growth & Market Opportunity - Nevada's population grew by 40% between 2004 and 2024[17] - Residents aged 65+ are projected to grow 4.1x faster than the total population in Clark County between 2025 and 2030[22] - The median household income for older consumers is expected to grow by 6.9% between 2025 and 2030[25] - The Las Vegas Locals gaming market is the second largest in the nation, generating $3.2 billion in gross gaming revenue in 2024[64] Red Rock Resorts Strengths - The company has 19 strategically distributed properties[85] - 75% of local carded slot revenue is generated by guests who visit 4+ times per month[88, 90] - Red Rock Resorts owns land holdings ready for development valued at over $950 million[102] - The company's Durango project is expected to generate over 3x return on investment[99] Financial Performance & Capital Allocation - 60% of EBITDA has been converted to operating free cash flow since reopening in 2Q 2020[159] - The company's net debt stands at $3.288723 billion with a net leverage of 3.96x as of Q2 2025[163] - Las Vegas operations achieved record-high EBITDA of $239.444 million in Q2 2025, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 46.7%[171]

Group 1 - The world population is projected to reach 10 billion by 2050, highlighting the increasing importance of agribusiness in addressing global food supply challenges [1] Group 2 - The agribusiness sector will play a crucial role in ensuring food security as the population grows, indicating potential investment opportunities in this industry [1]