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Diego Laje 🇺🇸🇦🇷 @dlaje1.bsky.social · 28m

Don’t Let Your Best Stories Slip Away
Are you capturing your best ideas, or letting them fade away? Find your own system to record them.
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Diego Laje 🇺🇸🇦🇷 @dlaje1.bsky.social · 5h

Shutdown Showdown: When Groundhog Day Meets Political Pantomime

The longest U.S. government shutdown hits 35 days as Senate Dems block a GOP resolution again. Talks continue on funding and health insurance tax credits amid disruption of services.

Diego Laje 🇺🇸🇦🇷 @dlaje1.bsky.social · 21h

China's Economy: When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Buy Gucci

LVMH reports a sales increase in China's luxury market, hinting at economic recovery despite existing challenges like property issues and youth unemployment, boosting European luxury stocks.

Diego Laje 🇺🇸🇦🇷 @dlaje1.bsky.social · 1d

The Power Move: Merge Storytelling & Expertise

Ever noticed how corporate presentations often swing to extremes? We either become robots or get lost in personal stories.

Veronica Llorca Smith finds the balance: twh.diegolaje.com

#PublicSpeaking #Storytelling #Leadership #CorporateCommunications

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Diego Laje 🇺🇸🇦🇷 @dlaje1.bsky.social · 1d

Senate Extends 'Binge-Watching' Government Shutdown

The U.S. Senate is extending the government shutdown beyond November 21, with healthcare negotiations stalling progress, causing a prolonged disruption of services amid partisan gridlock.

Diego Laje 🇺🇸🇦🇷 @dlaje1.bsky.social · 1d

Economy on the Edge: When the Budget Jenga Tower Starts to Wobble

Lower-income households in the U.S. are grappling with healthcare costs, potential loss of food benefits, and job market issues, risking consumer spending and economic stability.

Diego Laje 🇺🇸🇦🇷 @dlaje1.bsky.social · 2d

Trump's Political Chess: Bringing a Nuke to a Tariff Fight

Former President Trump's nuclear testing and tariff proposals add tension to politics, especially during government shutdown negotiations, affecting U.S. and China relations.

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Diego Laje 🇺🇸🇦🇷 @dlaje1.bsky.social · 2d

Government's Penny Pinch Leaves Retailers Counting on Fingers

The U.S. stopped making pennies, causing retailers to adjust cash dealings. Chains ask for exact change or cashless pay, amid confusion and lack of federal guidance.

Diego Laje 🇺🇸🇦🇷 @dlaje1.bsky.social · 3d

Judicial Gavel Drops: SNAP Crackle and Pop Against Shutdown!

Federal judges ruled that the Trump administration must fund SNAP during the government shutdown, ensuring over 42 million Americans continue to receive food aid amidst halted payments.

Diego Laje 🇺🇸🇦🇷 @dlaje1.bsky.social · 3d

America Finally Drops a Penny in the Fountain of Modernization Dreams

The US stops making pennies due to cost, leading retailers to adjust prices. Companies offer gift cards for pennies, while some round cash transactions to simplify payments.

Diego Laje 🇺🇸🇦🇷 @dlaje1.bsky.social · 4d

Trump's Filibuster Fantasy: Cutting Costs or Cutting Corners?

President Trump seeks to eliminate the filibuster amid government shutdown, facing GOP pushback. The shutdown affects workers and costs the economy billions as partisan negotiations falter.

Diego Laje 🇺🇸🇦🇷 @dlaje1.bsky.social · 4d

U.S. Mint Abandons Penny: America’s Wallets Now 0.01% Lighter

The U.S. Mint has stopped making pennies, pushing the nation closer to cashless transactions as the cost of making them outweighs their value, affecting retailers and banks nationwide.

Diego Laje 🇺🇸🇦🇷 @dlaje1.bsky.social · 5d

Shutdown: The 30-Day Juice Cleanse That’s Only Good for Chaos

The government shutdown hits 30 days, disrupting air travel, furloughing 750,000 workers, and potentially costing the U.S. economy $14 billion. Pentagon donations fall short of needs.

Diego Laje 🇺🇸🇦🇷 @dlaje1.bsky.social · 5d

BOJ’s Interest Rate Tango: A Dance of Non-Commitment

The Bank of Japan maintains its interest rate amid global uncertainties, hinting at a December increase, as it navigates inflation and economic pressures.

Diego Laje 🇺🇸🇦🇷 @dlaje1.bsky.social · 6d

Biden's Mind: Out of Sight, Out of Mind?

Former White House spokesman had very limited contact with Biden, yet publicly defended his mental acuity, raising questions about his basis for assurance.

Diego Laje 🇺🇸🇦🇷 @dlaje1.bsky.social · 6d

FEDERAL RESERVE: MASTERING THE ART OF ECONOMIC JENGA

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points due to economic challenges, including labor market issues, inflation, and effects from a government shutdown.

Diego Laje 🇺🇸🇦🇷 @dlaje1.bsky.social · 7d

Autopengate: When Signatures Go Rogue, Do Robots Take the Rap?

The House GOP claims Biden aides misused an autopen, urging a DOJ probe. Democrats see it as a political move, with cognitive concerns also mentioned.

Diego Laje 🇺🇸🇦🇷 @dlaje1.bsky.social · 7d

Stop Selling, Start Showcasing: The Real Goal of Webinars

Don’t rush to pitch in your webinars, focus on selling your expertise, not your product.

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#DigitalAuthority #WebinarStrategy #B2BMarketing #VirtualEvents #VirtualPresentation

Diego Laje 🇺🇸🇦🇷 @dlaje1.bsky.social · 7d

US Consumer Confidence Dives: Did Someone Forget to Pay the Economy's Wi-Fi Bill?

Consumer confidence in the US dropped in October 2025, linked to fears of a government shutdown and job market worries, impacting mostly lower-income households.

Diego Laje 🇺🇸🇦🇷 @dlaje1.bsky.social · 8d

Become The Expert, Not Just Another Voice

Want to stand out in any online pitch or webinar? It’s about becoming the go-to expert in your field.

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#DigitalAuthority #WebinarStrategy #B2BMarketing #VirtualEvents #ThoughtLeadership #VirtualPresence #ExpertTips

Diego Laje 🇺🇸🇦🇷 @dlaje1.bsky.social · 8d

Government Shutdown: SNAP Benefits Set to Join Witness Protection Program

The U.S. government shutdown might suspend food assistance for 41 million people, as a contingency fund goes unused. Air travel and healthcare could also be disrupted amid political stalemate.

Diego Laje 🇺🇸🇦🇷 @dlaje1.bsky.social · 8d

War of the Worlds: Rare Earths Edition

The U.S. and China have agreed to pause tariffs and export controls on key minerals, easing supply chain issues and affecting the rare earth market where China holds significant influence.

Diego Laje 🇺🇸🇦🇷 @dlaje1.bsky.social · 9d

SNAP Decision: When Emergency Funds Are Too Busy Being Emergency Shy

The USDA has halted SNAP benefits amid a shutdown, affecting 1 in 8 Americans. The Trump admin chose not to tap $5B in emergency funds, citing future natural disasters as a priority.

Diego Laje 🇺🇸🇦🇷 @dlaje1.bsky.social · 9d

Soybeans: The Unsung Heroes of U.S.-China Diplomacy

U.S. and China discussions aim to prevent tariffs and resolve issues affecting rare earth minerals and soybean trade, which are vital for international economic stability.

Diego Laje 🇺🇸🇦🇷 @dlaje1.bsky.social · 10d

USDA Declares Hunger a Non-Emergency; 41 Million Americans Disagree

During a shutdown, USDA won't use its $5B fund for SNAP benefits, affecting 41M citizens, citing the fund's intended use for natural disasters, not routine aid—states to bear costs.