For American Eagle, Is the Attention Worth the Controversy?

For American Eagle, Is the Attention Worth the Controversy?

When American Eagle dropped its denim campaign featuring Gen-Z it girl Sydney Sweeney in various states of undress last week, its stock jumped 18 percent — seemingly a resounding win for the legacy retailer.But within a few days, sentiment shifted. This week, the...
Challenging Secretary Bessent on the Fed’s Failures

Challenging Secretary Bessent on the Fed’s Failures

Treasury Secretary Bessent recently expressed displeasure with the Fed, implying that he’s interested in investigating whether or not the Fed is successful in promoting price stability. If Bessent digs deep enough, he’ll realize that the Fed has been both utterly...