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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] U.S. Federal Reserve anticipated to ease rates more than expected in 2026. / USA TD Securities
• [New] Capital investment in AI is up, but the lagging gains in productivity limits U.S. growth potential. TD Securities
• [New] Consensus expects the U.S. economy to run below potential through 2026 and underperform many other major economies, with U.S. inflation still running above target. TD Securities
• [New] U.S. energy needs will grow by as much as 20%, largely driven by data centers, artificial intelligence, and increased manufacturing. The Pew Charitable Trusts
• [New] The U.S. economy forecast to underperform but could still beat consensus expectations, with inflation remaining above target for a sixth consecutive year. TD Securities
• [New] Macroeconomic headwinds, including concerns about a weakening US economy and interest rate policies, will continue to influence investor sentiment, alongside growing regulatory scrutiny over AI's ethical implications, data privacy, and environmental impact. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] For the United States, reversing strategic decline will require more than tactical trade defence [e.g., tariffs]; it will require a coordinated industrial renaissance. Information Technology and Innovation Foundation | ITIF
• [New] Effectively managing the fraught issues on AI's horizon can strengthen the United States' soft power and technological advantage; failing to do so risks derailing American AI progress and ceding ground to Beijing. Information Technology and Innovation Foundation | ITIF
• [New] Customers are increasingly using AI as a starting point, as 17% of unique online shoppers say they will begin their holiday shopping with an AI platform such as ChatGPT or Perplexity, and 30% plan to start with Google search, which is now also AI-enabled. / USA Bain
• [New] Meta will invest more than $600 billion in American infrastructure by 2028 to build out advanced AI data centers across the United States. Vavoza
• [New] The share of the cost of the 2026 ACA annual insurance premiums, paid by enrollees, is expected to go up by 75% or more, as federal support would revert back to the ACA original lower levels, even though the health insurers are requesting a median cost increase of 18%. / USA Retiree News Hub - Stay informed with the latest news a
• [New] The American Psychology Association put out a new advisory, warning people that artificial intelligence cannot substitute for psychological care. NBC News
• [New] In the U.S., the FAA and Transport Canada have accelerated approvals for commercial drone flights, reducing compliance risks. openpr
• [New] The Baku-Belem Roadmap could mobilize US$ 1.3 trillion / year by 2035, but only if new finance providers step up, concessional finance expands, and climate resilience becomes standard in financial decision-making. UNEP - UN Environment Programme
• [New] President Donald Trump's recent statement that the United States will restart nuclear weapons testing marks one of the most important policy shifts in global security since the end of the Cold War. Modern Diplomacy
• [New] The United States approach centres on deploying a fully assembled, launch-ready fission reactor by 2030. Discovery Alert
• [New] The U.S. will need to pivot from a position of unipolar financial dominance to one of strategic engagement within a multipolar economic order. BRICS
• [New] U.S. policymakers face the challenge of adapting to a more fragmented global financial system, potentially exploring measures to maintain confidence in the dollar without resorting to protectionist policies that could escalate trade wars. BRICS
• 53% of U.S. consumers plan to use generative AI when shopping online in 2025, using it for product recommendations, deal hunting, and gift inspiration. razorfish
• The development of 4 GW of battery storage in the Midwest could power more than 3.4 million homes and result in more than $7 billion in energy cost savings for American consumers. Novogradac

Last updated: 19 November 2025