Tag: Economic indicators
Navigating Through Another Month of Low Inflation
Alright, so the Federal Reserve folks are feeling pretty chill about inflation for now. It seems like those tariffs haven't really made a big impact on official inflation numbers yet. So, they're just gonna...
Analyzing the American Economy with Jason Furman
Jason Furman, a renowned economist, recently sat down with NPR's Michel Martin to discuss the current state of the American economy. The conversation comes at a crucial time as another bond market selloff triggers...
Predicting Recessions: Insights from Economists and TikTok
How Economists (and TikTok) Get a Hint of an Upcoming RecessionSo, like, have you seen all the buzz around recession indicators lately? It's like everyone is talking about it - from the practical stuff...
The History of Foreign Carmakers in the U.S.: A Trade War Retrospective
President Donald Trump, the man who wants everything made in America, is not shy about starting trade wars to achieve his goal. But did you know that back in the 80s, a different trade...
Brain-Controlled iPhones: Japanese Asset Buy-a-thon & Trump Tax Cut Debt
Brain-controlled iPhones, a Japanese asset buy-a-thon, and Trump tax cut debtIn this week's edition of Indicators of the Week, we delve into some pretty interesting economic figures making headlines. Japanese asset buyers are on...
Understanding Bond Market Nightmares: Planet Money’s Indicator
What's the Deal with US Treasuries?So, back in early April, the bond market kinda freaked people out. Like, investors were selling off their usually safe U.S. Treasuries in big amounts. And get this, it...
US Inflation Drops to 2.3% in April Amid Tariff Concerns
US Politics 2025So, like, if you're into US politics and stuff, you might wanna check out this article. It's all about what's gonna happen in 2025. Sounds pretty interesting, right? Well, let's dive in...
Fed to Maintain Steady Interest Rates on Wednesday
The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady today. They are concerned about President Trump's tariffs maybe rekindling inflation and slowing economic growth. Not really sure why this matters, but hey, it's...