The Consumer Electronics Show, held each January in Las Vegas, has always been a crystal ball for where technology is heading next.

We often say that to see into the future, we must first understand the past.

The end of the year is always a pivotal time for management teams. The holidays bring both joy and distractions. It’s easy to lose momentum when your team is focused on eggnog and champagne.

Last week’s market volatility served as a reminder that animal spirits remain alive and well. After months of AI stocks climbing with almost athletic confidence—vaulting over every earnings expectation, rumor, or leaked demo—the sector finally took a step back.

In this edition, we’ll explore the economic fallout of dysfunction—namely, how political paralysis may lock us into a long period of low interest rates and stagflation.

We are at a unique intersection in history. Mid-market CEOs don’t have the luxury of waiting for clarity.