A surge of insider selling among top executives at major U.S. companies in the first half of 2025 has raised eyebrows. This comes amid macroeconomic turbulence and regulatory shifts, hinting at deeper motivations beyond routine diversification. For The Brink’s readers, this analysis uncovers the hidden drivers behind these sales, leveraging data and predictive insights to reveal what executives might foresee that the common doesn’t.

A deepening financial vulnerability leaving millions of Americans on the edge of economic ruin when faced with sudden expenses like medical bills, car repairs, or home maintenance. Even more alarming, 37% of respondents cited inflation and rising prices as their primary financial challenge, a record high compared to 35% in 2023, 33% in 2022, and just 8% in 2016.

Welcome to the SAHM Rule Recession, a harbinger of economic doom or a golden opportunity, depending on how you choose to look at it.