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U.S. Durable Goods Orders Drop While Consumer Confidence Slips: Economic Caution Grows

Today, Tuesday, August 26, 2025, two key economic indicators offered fresh insights into the health of the U.S. economy. The Commerce Department released new data on Durable Goods Orders for July, while the Conference Board published the latest Consumer Confidence Index for August.

Greater Memphis Chamber award signals new era for city

When the Greater Memphis Chamber was named 2025 Chamber of the Year by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) last month, it marked more than just an organizational achievement. It signaled a fundamental shift in Memphis’ trajectory and validated what many of us have known for years: Memphis is creating a culture of winning. 

Economic Reports: Philadelphia Fed Index & Leading Economic Indicators

Today, two major economic reports offer a mixed—but telling—snapshot of the U.S. economy’s current state and future direction.

Market Swings Highlight Importance of Diversification

With markets experiencing dramatic ups and downs in recent years, the importance of diversification has never been clearer for both individual and institutional investors. 

September Rate Cut Still Uncertain

Later this week, central bank officials will gather in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, for their annual conference. 

Inflation Surges Again as US Trade War and Tariffs Drive Up Costs

New government data for July shows inflation is heating up again in the United States. The main culprit? 

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