Japanese equity benchmarks closed at a record high for a third time this week on faster-than-expected economic expansion https://t.co/O8O0LVt5FO ...

Global Economic Trends - The former first world is largely becoming the descending world [2] - Much of the former third world is now the ascending world [2] - Edelman's numbers correlate with GDP figures and visible improvements in countries like Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, India, and China [1] Data Reliability - There are potential concerns regarding the accuracy of Edelman's numbers for specific regions, such as Nigeria and Kenya [1]

Mexico Economy Expanded Faster Than Expected in Second Quarter https://t.co/iflRybSrYI ...

History shows that economies do not stay stable for ever. The longer an expansion, the more politicians, investors and companies take risks, hastening its demise.The world economy could surprise for a while still, but the Teflon is wearing thin https://t.co/VWUPtY6Yeh ...

Economic Performance - Singapore's economy expanded in the second quarter [1] - The expansion avoided a technical recession [1] Industry Dynamics - Rise in construction activity contributed to the expansion [1] - Strong exports supported the economic growth [1]

The ECB should lower interest rates further if economic expansion falls short of forecasts and drags down inflation excessively, according to Governing Council member Fabio Panetta https://t.co/9bjWBXWDqV ...

Fiscal Policy & Economic Growth - The bill aims to provide tax relief for working and middle-class families to improve affordability [2] - The bill intends to secure the southern border, build the wall, and provide resources for deportations [3] - The bill seeks to open up the country to energy exploration to increase base load power on the grid [3] - The bill aims to expand the economy and increase investment in the United States, leading to wage growth [8][9] - The goal is to grow the economy and get more people into the workforce to reduce the burden on the federal government [10] - Tax policy is viewed as a means of raising revenue, with the expectation that this bill will expand the economy and increase revenue [12][13] Healthcare & Social Programs - The bill strengthens work requirements in Medicaid and SNAP, aligning with Clinton-era policies [4] - The bill prioritizes Medicaid benefits for poor families, children, the elderly, and pregnant women over able-bodied adults without children [6] - The bill aims to incentivize able-bodied individuals to enter the workforce and pay for their own benefits [6] Deficit & Borrowing - The US government needs to slow down its borrowing to avoid rising bond rates, which would increase borrowing rates for families and businesses [10][11]

Brown & Brown (BRO) Q1 2025 Earnings Call April 29, 2025 08:00 AM ET Company Participants Powell Brown - President & CEOAndrew Watts - EVP, CFO & TreasurerGregory Peters - Managing Director - Equity ResearchMeyer Shields - Managing DirectorCharlie Rodgers - Equity Research AssociateBrian Meredith - Managing DirectorElyse Greenspan - Managing Director Conference Call Participants Mark Hughes - AnalystMichael Zaremski - Managing Director & Senior Equity Research AnalystJoshua Shanker - Managing Director & Equ ...