Tag: Economic indicators

The Indicator from Planet Money is back, delving into your listener questions with a fresh perspective on income taxation, extended-hours stock trading, and the fascinating world of bananas. This time around, we explore why...

The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge is expected to hit a seven-month low, a sign that price pressures are starting to ease. This slowdown is reflected in the core personal consumption expenditures price index,...

The stock market experienced a significant downturn in response to poor economic data, leaving investors and financial experts alike reeling from the unexpected shift. On a seemingly ordinary day, the market took a sharp...

Egg Prices on the Rise: A Deep Dive into the Economics Behind the FluctuationIn recent months, consumers have been left scratching their heads as they witness the swift rise in egg prices across the...

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell made it clear during a recent Senate committee hearing that there are no immediate plans to cut borrowing costs, citing a robust job market and ongoing inflation as reasons...

Amidst the ongoing trade tensions between the United States and its North American trading partners, President Donald Trump's tariff threats have garnered significant attention. The focus has now shifted to the United Kingdom, as...

The future of federal employees hangs in the balance as the Trump administration unveils plans to downsize the federal workforce. Approximately 2 million government workers have been presented with an ultimatum to voluntarily resign...

A sovereign wealth fund, a concept that has sparked much debate among economists and policymakers, has once again taken center stage with President Trump's recent executive order. But what exactly is a sovereign wealth...