Mark Glassman

2 days ago | news.bloombergtax.com | Reade Pickert |Mark Glassman

The US economy entered 2025 on solid footing, but President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariffs have thrown a wrench into the outlook. Many economists forecast the new levies will slow growth and boost inflation—and possibly push up unemployment too. We’ve assembled a diverse set of indicators to help you assess where things are headed. Trump’s whiplash-inducing trade actions have roiled markets and sown uncertainty.

2 days ago | news.bloomberglaw.com | Reade Pickert |Mark Glassman

The US economy entered 2025 on solid footing, but President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariffs have thrown a wrench into the outlook. Many economists forecast the new levies will slow growth and boost inflation—and possibly push up unemployment too. We’ve assembled a diverse set of indicators to help you assess where things are headed. Why the ConcernTrump’s whiplash-inducing trade actions have roiled markets and sown uncertainty.

2 days ago | bloomberg.com | Reade Pickert |Mark Glassman

President Donald Trump with his “reciprocal tariffs” chart during an event in the White House Rose Garden on April 2. (Bloomberg Businessweek) -- The US economy entered 2025 on solid footing, but President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariffs have thrown a wrench into the outlook. Many economists forecast the new levies will slow growth and boost inflation—and possibly push up unemployment too. We’ve assembled a diverse set of indicators to help you assess where things are headed.

Nov 14, 2024 | bloomberg.com | Mark Glassman |Jeremy Lin |Laura Bliss

Money doesn’t win US elections, but it often helps. In bids for the Senate, the candidate who spends the most is typically the victor. That pattern held this year: In 21 of 33 Senate races, the candidate who spent the most on advertising—generally the major expenditure for a campaign—was the winner. The link between spending and winning has always been weaker in presidential contests.

Sep 23, 2024 | bloomberg.com | Laura Bliss |Mark Glassman

In the US, all elections are local—even presidential ones. Before states certify results, appointed or elected leaders process ballots at the county or town level. Along with paid staff and temporary poll workers, the local election officials (LEOs) are the bulwark for basic democracy. New research from think tanks and universities shows their jobs are harder than ever. The four-year turnover rate among LEOs nationally jumped to 39% in 2022, from 28% in 2004.