In our Week in Review, Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen break down Japan’s political shake‑up, where a landslide win has opened the door to food‑tax cuts and even possible changes to the country’s post‑war constitution. We look at America’s growing economic pressures, from a worsening federal deficit and tariffs hitting consumers to a housing market still millions of homes short. And we wrap with what the latest data and company reports tell us about the real economy, as consumers pull back, mortgage stress rises, and businesses split between tech‑driven strength and tariff‑driven strain. Plus, segments on AI investing for high-net worth portfolios and tax strategies for 2025's deadline.

It was a whirlwind week in politics and economics, from shutdown-driven policies and delayed labor data to a surprise rebound in U.S. manufacturing. Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen unpack Trump-era initiatives including a massive minerals stockpile, a proposed pathway-to-ownership housing program, and a sweeping trade deal with India tied to geopolitics and energy in our Week in Review. Plus, we cover tensions with Iran, changes at the Fed, and what all of this means for markets, manufacturers, and workers. Also, a segment on companies offering "equity compensation".

In this Week in Review, Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen unpack the latest tariff threats from President Trump, a sliding U.S. dollar, and a historic trade deal between the European Union and India. They also dig into the Fed’s decision to hold rates steady and what mixed economic signals mean for markets. Plus, a look at slowing job growth, sinking consumer confidence, record‑slow population growth, and segments on rich retirees and planning for living into your 90s.