Explore the UK's unexpected economic slowdown with a mere 0.1% GDP growth in the third quarter, and the implications of the Labour Government's upcoming budget. Meanwhile, Arkansas continues its growth trajectory, albeit at a slower pace through 2026. Dive into the factors driving these economic trends and the potential global influences, including U.S. tariffs under President-elect Donald Trump. This episode provides a comprehensive analysis of regional and international economic dynamics shaping the future.Sources:https://www.cnbc.com/2024/11/15/uk-q3-gdp-uk-economy-ekes-out-0point1percent-growth-below-expectations-.htmlhttps://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2024/nov/14/economists-forecast-for-arkansas-more-growth/https://www.aei.org/op-eds/trumps-tariffs-would-smother-his-economic-success/https://libertystreeteconomics.newyorkfed.org/2024/11/why-investment-led-growth-lowers-chinese-living-standards/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) UK economy ekes out 0.1% growth in the third quarter, below expectations(00:03:41) Economists’ forecast for Arkansas: More growth through ’26, but at slower pace(00:06:46) Trump's Tariffs Would Smother His Economic Success(00:10:33) Why Investment-Led Growth Lowers Chinese Living Standards