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WHAT'S NEXT?: Donald Trump's surprise win in the Presidential election mean the world and America can expect prolonged uncertainty as new domestic policies are put in place, different international relationships formed and attitudes change towards current friends and rivals.

• [New] While pockets of inflation risk remain and unemployment may drift modestly higher, the combination of above-trend growth, easing inflation, and ongoing investment spending supports a constructive outlook for the U.S. economy in the second half of the year. Adara Wealth Management
• [New] Data center electricity consumption in the U.S. could double by 2026 under accelerated AI deployment scenarios, directly translating into demand for power distribution, cooling, and modular infrastructure solutions. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The average car owner in the United States pays almost $1,000 per month for fuel, lease payments, insurance, maintenance, and unpredictable repairs. Stop Greed, Build Green
• [New] The U.S. will impose countervailing duties on intermodal chassis and subassemblies imported from Mexico and Thailand. OIA Global
• [New] The U.S. is projected to experience substantial revenue expansion due to high private capital investments in biopharmaceutical innovation and supportive Medicare coverage policies for injectable therapies. Persistence Market Research
• [New] U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed interest in winding down FEMA, leaving disaster recovery to the states, which would increase risks to state budgets. Northern Trust
• [New] By 2050, the U.S. population aged 65 and over is expected to reach around 82 million. American Planning Association
• [New] The U.S. will be home to more people over 65 than people under 18. American Planning Association
• [New] A US federal trade court has declined to immediately block seafood imports from New Zealand in a case centered on protections for the critically endangered Maui dolphin and the threatened Hector's dolphin, while allowing the underlying legal challenge to move forward. SeafoodNews
• [New] By 2075, the US consistently achieves the lowest GWP, as significant contributions shift away from energy-intensive background processes. Nature
• [New] The U.S. has reinstated its naval blockade of Iranian ports, ended a waiver on Iranian oil sanctions and escorted selected commercial vessels, while Iran has attacked tankers and threatened ships attempting to pass without authorization. Stock Market Update
• [New] Goldman Sachs expects another strong reporting season for US technology companies, forecasting that AI-related businesses will account for the majority of earnings growth across the S&P 500. City AM
• [New] The U.S. Department of Defense has identified more than 700 military sites with known or suspected PFAS contamination, with total cleanup costs expected to exceed US$ 3 billion over the next decade. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law of 2021 has allocated US$ 10 billion specifically for PFAS and emerging contaminant cleanup, with funding expected to accelerate through 2025-2026. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The CDC's Health Alert Network has explicitly flagged that continued measles transmission in areas across North America and expected increases in international and domestic travel and large events during spring and summer mean additional cases are anticipated. Wandr Health
• [New] U.S. inflation data this week could reinforce the recent repricing of Fed policy expectations if price pressures remain firm. BlackRock
• [New] A public health AI system will be deployed globally (US, EU, UK). Bryan Tegomoh
• [New] The US plans to provide Ukraine with a licence to produce Patriot air defence interceptors. Ukraine's Arms Monitor
• [New] We expect U.S. electricity demand to grow faster than any time since 2000 between now and the end of 2027, mostly because of data centers. EIA - Energy Information Administration
• [New] The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has added four actively exploited vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, mandating swift patching by federal agencies. Infinitech Consulting
• [New] Investors will focus on guidance from hyperscalers including Alphabet, Microsoft and Meta, which last quarter raised their combined capital expenditure forecasts by more than 100 billion dollars. / USA Zanders
• [New] US companies are set to outpace their European peers on earnings growth in the next reporting season, with American tech firms expected to post profit growth of 65.5% against 14% in Europe, driven by AI heavyweights such as Nvidia and Micron. Zanders

Last updated: 22 July 2026