Posts by Haider Hassan

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U.S. Government Shutdown Ends: Economic Impact and Next Steps

After 43 days of political deadlock, the longest government shutdown in U.S. history finally ended when Congress recently passed a last-minute funding bill signed by President Trump. The standoff,...
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More Than Multiples: Understanding the Broader Drivers of Equity Valuations

The S&P 500 has produced a ~25 percent annualized return for the three successive years ending September 2025, a banner period of performance.
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AI and the Productivity Paradox: Are We Finally Seeing the Payoff?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) remains the most compelling theme in global markets today. With OpenAI and Anthropic recently valued at $300 billion and $183 billion, respectively, and tech giants, like...