We're looking at the economicand (especially) the financial markets impacted by the government shutdown. Audience is mass consumer and higher-driven investors. We need these queries answered for the story: Story Title: Winners and losers: These sectors feel the brunt of a U.S. government shutdown 1. What's your take, historically, on government shutdowns and economic and market impact? What should investors expect, if anything? What's the history of shutdowns and market trends? 2. Which market sectors are more impacted? We're thinking defense contractors (delayed payments), travel (air traffic control, TSA staffing), and government contractors. But we need expert takes, not mine. 3. What about sectors that might do well with a prolonged shutdown? We're thinking safe-haven plays (gold, utilities, Treasurys), which should do well, we think? What's your take and why? 4. What's your advice for Main Street investors. Sit tight or play the shutdown game?

We're looking at the economicand (especially) the financial markets impacted by the government shutdown. Audience is mass consumer and higher-driven investors. We need these queries answered for the story: Story Title: Winners and losers: These sectors feel the brunt of a U.S. government shutdown 1. What's your take, historically, on government shutdowns and economic and market impact? What should investors expect, if anything? What's the history of shutdowns and market trends? 2. Which market sectors are more impacted? We're thinking defense contractors (delayed payments), travel (air traffic control, TSA staffing), and government contractors. But we need expert takes, not mine. 3. What about sectors that might do well with a prolonged shutdown? We're thinking safe-haven plays (gold, utilities, Treasurys), which should do well, we think? What's your take and why? 4. What's your advice for Main Street investors. Sit tight or play the shutdown game?

Published on: 10/4/2025

Seeking market experts on the impact of the government shutdown on stocks, bonds, commodities, etc

Published on: 10/4/2025

Seek H-1B and staff outsource experts for a story on talent outsourcing.

Published on: 9/25/2025

With the Trump admin's new $100,000 H-1B now in play, we're looking at the potential impact on the global employment/talent outsourcing, especially in the US. We suspect outsourcing into the US is about to accelerate and want to get in front of th issue for out business audience. we need these queries answered for the story, the sooner the better. 1. What do you make of the new US H-1B $100,000 buy in? What's the impact on US hiring and why? 2. What does the new H-1B rule mean for the outsourcing industry, especially for outsourcing talent into the US in a post $2,000-per-staffer H-1B world? Are we going to see an outsourcing boom now? If so, why? If not, why not? 3. Any tips for US companies looking to work with outsourcing companies? What are the best questions to ask and ground to cover, and why?

Published on: 9/26/2025

Seeking H-1B, staffing, and outsourcing experts: "3 Ways the new H-1B ruIe will turbocharge staff outsourcing"

Published on: 9/25/2025

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