The real reason it costs so much to go to a concert
We can’t just blame Ticketmaster and scalpers.
Economics
Here we go again. Egg prices are spiking. Here’s why | CNN Business
Supermarket prices are no longer skyrocketing – except, of course, if you’re buying eggs.
Powell indicates further, smaller rate cuts, insists the Fed is 'not on any preset course'
The central bank chief asserted that he will seek to balance fighting inflation with supporting the labor market.
A potential dockworkers strike could mean product shortages and high prices ahead of the holidays
U.S. ports from Maine to Texas could shut down if a union representing about 45,000 dockworkers carries through with a threatened strike early Tuesday.
How Institutional Quality Shapes Our World - FEE
Institutions are the rules of the game that shape human behavior. They include laws, codes of conduct, and both formal and informal customs that structure
Canceling subscriptions will be a 'one-click' snap in California under new law
Newsom signed into law a bill that requires subscription services to provide a one-click option to unsubscribe, among other consumer protections.
UNLV’s star QB is quitting over NIL money
It's a he-said-he-said fiasco.
(20) Jeff Passan on X: "With Arizona and NY winning and Atlanta losing, the full doubleheader between Mets and Braves is happening Monday. Both games will be on ESPN2. The first starts at 1:10 p.m. ET. If either team sweeps, that team and Arizona is in. With a split, the Mets and Braves are both in." / X
Both games will be on ESPN2. The first starts at 1:10 p.m. ET.
If either team sweeps, that team and Arizona is in.
With a split, the Mets and Braves are both in.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan)
Get ready for more supply chain chaos
The damage of closing ports that handle an estimated 60% of US shipping traffic would be devastating and widespread across economic sectors.
US holiday spending on buy now, pay later to hit record due to debt-laden shoppers
Such services let shoppers expand their purchasing power by paying for merchandise in monthly installments.
Harris is making a 'capitalist' pitch to boost the economy as Trump pushes deeper into populism
Vice President Kamala Harris is pledging to build an economy that is both pro-business and helps the middle class as she pushes back against Republican nominee Donald Trump’s claims that she’s advancing “communist” ideas.
Why lower mortgage rates won’t lower home prices (yet)
First-time homebuyers still have to compete for a small pool of houses.
The mysterious finances of the WNBA
The league is doing better than ever — so why is it losing so much money?...
Visa and Mastercard’s swipe-fee settlement could lead to a rewards fallout
The plastic cap… After nearly 20 years of litigation, Visa and Mastercard announced a major settlement with US retailers this week to temporarily...
The Department of Justice is suing Visa
60% of debit transactions in the US run on the company’s network...
FEE (Foundation for Economic Education) on X: ""Reaching into one’s own pockets to assist his fellow man in need is praiseworthy [...]. Reaching into someone else’s pockets to do so is despicable." - Walter Williams" / X
- Walter Williams
— FEE (Foundation for Economic Education) (@feeonline)
Albert Gallatin and Jefferson’s Embargo - FEE
Note: This is the second of three essays about America’s longest-serving Treasury Secretary, Albert Gallatin. Part One can be seen here. All three are
Grocery chains are bigger than ever. See who runs the stores near you.
The traditional supermarket industry has shrunk as big-name grocers acquired their smaller rivals. Here are the chains that dominate near you and across the U.S.
Have economists gone out of fashion in Washington?
Once the high priests of policy, economists may now be seeing lower demand. But who's taking their place?
Economic Illiteracy: Did Educators or Politicians Fail?
There is a problem of economic illiteracy in our society. A lack of understanding in economics has led to discredited policies and uninformed voters.
Port strike looms, portending economic gloom
Major ports would be shut down wreaking havoc on supply chains.
Michigan lawmakers poured $2M into converting old prison into a distillery
Lawmakers dedicated a $2 million earmark toward the rehab of a former state prison near Traverse City, but no one has stepped forward as the sponsor.
Now leasing: apartments in Goldman’s old HQ
Goldman Sachs’s old headquarters in NYC is now an apartment building.
US moves to ban cars with Chinese tech
Officials are saying cars with Chinese software and hardware are a national security threat.
No joke: Cards Against Humanity is suing SpaceX
Like any great lawsuit, it started with a publicity stunt.
The W marches into the playoffs with a lot of Ws
21 of the 24 WNBA broadcasts that topped 1 million viewers this season featured Clark.
Editorial: Harris plan will make economy worse
The apple doesn't fall too far from the Oval Office when it comes to putting a disingenuous spin on ruinous economic policy.
FTC sues drug middlemen for allegedly inflating insulin prices
The FTC suit targets the three biggest so-called pharmacy benefit managers, UnitedHealth Group's Optum Rx, CVS Health's Caremark and Cigna's Express Scripts.
Can Costco solve CA’s housing crisis?
An apartment building with a Costco on the ground floor is coming to LA thanks to housing construction reform.
Just the Facts About the US Federal Budget: Steve Ballmer Talks Through the Numbers
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