Economic and Financial Digest
The Demise of U.S. Exceptionalism Has Been Greatly Exaggerated
For decades, skeptics have warned that U.S. exceptionalism is fading and the “end of the dollar” is near.
September 22, 2025
For decades, skeptics have warned that U.S. exceptionalism is fading and the “end of the dollar” is near.
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The S&P 500 closed Q1 with an impressive 12.9% earnings growth—nearly double what analysts projected.
The S&P 500 closed Q1 with an impressive 12.9% earnings growth—nearly double what analysts projected.
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