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The Middle East conflict has driven global natural gas prices to $19/MMBtu, while U.S. prices remain near $3 due to a fragmented market. Yet even as the top LNG exporter, the U.S. is unlikely able to offset the 20% global shortfall. #EnergyPolicy americanactionforum.org/insight/u-s-ln…

The Daily Dish: The FTC and Acquihires (Yes, Acquihires) - @djheakin #Eakinomics americanactionforum.org/daily-dish/the…

(Not So) Fun Fact: The current average price for a gallon of gas in the United States is $3.88, a roughly 30-percent increase from the beginning of the Iran conflict and a nearly 8-percent rise from last week. #TheShipment americanactionforum.org/shipment/repla…

Middle East conflict has spiked global natural gas prices, while U.S. prices remain stable due to a fragmented market. As the top LNG exporter, can the United States offset global supply disruptions? americanactionforum.org/insight/u-s-ln…

TUNE IN: AAF President @djheakin discusses the latest on the Fed, oil markets, and the risk of a recession on Fox Business at 4:10 pm ET. foxbusiness.com/video/56406693…

The IEA announced a 400 million-barrel oil reserve release, with the U.S. releasing 172M barrels. Despite this, U.S. crude is nearing $100 and Brent is over $110 after Middle East strikes. #TheShipment americanactionforum.org/shipment/repla…

Acquihires and reverse acquihires are becoming common as tech firms race for AI talent. The FTC is raising concerns about the use of these strategies. Here's what to know. #Eakinomics americanactionforum.org/daily-dish/the…

On this episode of the AAF Exchange: the economic and fiscal costs of the Iran operation, a Jones Act suspension, and the latest economic outlook. AAF President @djheakin joins us to discuss. americanactionforum.org/multimedia/aaf…

The Middle East conflict enters a new phase. ‼️@qatarenergy told @Reuters it may not be able to fulfill long-term LNG contracts for up to 5 years. Can U.S. LNG help mitigate the unprecedented global energy shock? Short answer: No. More in my new @AAF insight.

U.S. LNG Exports Unlikely to Mitigate Global Supply Shock - @SXPomerleau #EnergyPolicy americanactionforum.org/insight/u-s-ln…

Acquihires are when large tech firms buy startups to secure talent, while reverse acquihires use licensing deals that shift startup teams to incumbents. As AI talent demand surges, both strategies are drawing FTC concern over hoarding talent. americanactionforum.org/daily-dish/the…

Here’s the Weekly Economic Tracker! @djheakin breaks down this week’s economic news.

The FTC is scrutinizing acquihires and reverse acquihires, warning firms may use them to hoard talent or avoid stringent regulations, potentially limiting competition in the AI sector. #Eakinomics americanactionforum.org/daily-dish/the…

FACT OF THE DAY: CBO estimates federal debt held by the public will rise from 101 percent of GDP at the end of FY 2026 to 175 percent of GDP by the end of FY 2056.

The Daily Dish: Is Private Credit the Next Financial Crisis? - @djheakin #Eakinomics americanactionforum.org/daily-dish/is-…

Private credit is drawing concern. Despite rapid growth to $1.7 trillion, it remains a small share of the overall fixed-income market. #Eakinomics americanactionforum.org/daily-dish/is-…

The United States should not fear immigration, but it should dislike and deter illegal immigration.

U.S. workers will be engaged in a global economy and competing with other countries’ workers whether there is immigration or not; allowing immigration permits the United States to capture benefits of that competition.

AAF President @djheakin made the following key points in his testimony before the Joint Economic Committee on "Labor Inflows, Maintaining Competitiveness, and Supporting an Aging Population."