Tag: Economic indicators
Top 5 Charts for Global Commodity Market Trends This Week
So, like, oil prices are kind of all over the place right now. They're at some 2021 levels or something, which is pretty wild. And then there's all this copper rushing to the US,...
Is Stablecoin Really Stable? Unveiling the Truth
Stablecoins, like Circle and Tether, are all the rage these days. Everyone's talking about them, from Congress to companies tied to the Trump family. But the big question on everyone's minds is: are these...
Navigating the Chaos: Student Loans, US Travel, and AI on Planet Money
So, like, the new Indicator from Planet Money is talking about all these crazy things happening. Student loans are back, US travel is whack, and AI, like, needs to chill. It's like, the Indicator...
Mexico’s Inflation Rises Despite Banxico Rate Cuts
So, like, Mexico's inflation, right? It kinda went up, but still in the central bank's target range. There was an interest rate meeting last month.Annual inflation, like, suddenly jumped to 3.96%, which is...
Rethinking GDP Measurement for Economic Progress
GDP: Rethinking Economic ProgressIn the realm of economic indicators, one reigns supreme: gross domestic product (GDP). This figure, which represents the total value of all goods and services exchanged within an economy, serves as...
How China’s Economy Can Thrive: Planet Money’s Key Indicator
Amidst the global economic landscape, China stands as a pivotal player, setting ambitious growth targets despite recent challenges. President Xi Jinping, at the closing of the National People's Congress on March 11, 2025, outlined...
Wall Street Stocks Tumble Due to US Economic Slowdown
In a surprising turn of events, the bustling streets of Wall Street witnessed a sudden and dramatic tumble in stock prices, all due to a slowdown in the US economy. Investors and analysts alike...
Top 5 Global Commodity Market Charts to Monitor This Week
Oil supplies are increasing, leading to dropping prices and sparking discussions at the CERAWeek energy conference in Houston. Meanwhile, uncertainty in trade policies is causing concern over 11 million metric tons of US grains....