Economics
Federal Reserve Says Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Is So Massive It’s Boosting the Economy
The Philly office credited the singer with raising hotel revenues for first time since start of coronavirus pandemic.
Chipotle tests robot that can prepare avocados to make guacamole faster
The Autocado created by Chipotle and Vebu Labs could cut the prep time for the burrito chain's guacamole in half.
The Real Cost of Homeownership | Self Financial
We’ve calculated the true cost of owning a home accounting for all expenses of the average homeowner. See the findings here.
More than 20,000 moviegoers plan Barbenheimer double feature
Double feature summer begins July 21 with Oppenheimer and Barbie
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Wisconsin's milk dumped in sewage system; dairy industry concerned
"The last time this happened was a little bit at the beginning of the pandemic, and before that, it was almost unheard of."
Rent Prices vs. Income: The Most and Least Affordable Cities for Renters in 2023
With rent outpacing income since 1985, we analyzed rent-to-income ratios in the 50 largest U.S. cities to find which are the most affordable.
The Case for Declining Core Inflation (Hill)
Chartflation: Five Charts Showing Inflation Isn’t as ‘Sticky’ as Feared
Forward-looking indicators show inflation slowing more.
The Simple Mistake That Almost Triggered a Recession
Leading economists said we’d need higher unemployment to tame inflation. Here’s why they were wrong.
New York State Built Elon Musk a $1 Billion Factory. ‘It Was a Bad Deal.’
New Tesla facility in Buffalo was supposed to house a huge solar-panel operation, but the project hasn’t turned out as planned.
Nearly Everyone With a Mortgage Has an Interest Rate Below 6%, Prompting Many to Stay Put
With rates now close to 7%, many homeowners aren’t moving, which is intensifying a shortage of homes for sale.
The secondhand wedding gown market says ‘I redo’
It's second time around for both secondhand wedding dresses and nuptials who've been married before.
The misery index is falling fast
The falling economic discomfort measure could help President Biden's re-election bid.
Sriracha sauce is selling for as much as $120 amid prolonged shortage | CNN Business
The prolonged shortage of a certain red sauce is making the black market go wild.
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Sports Pork: The Costly Relationship between Major League Sports and Government
Michigan OKs $1B Subsidy for $3.5B Ford EV Battery Plant
Michigan taxpayers will give $1 billion for Ford’s new EV battery factory, which the automaker says will create 2,500 jobs in Marshall, MI.
The curious history of the Federal Reserve's 2% inflation targeting, explained
As the world shifts to a new post-pandemic normal, the inflation targets of central banks across the world have faced new scrutiny.
National Association of Economic Educators - Children's Lit and Econ (K-3)
Domingo Germán Pitched a Perfect Game. Here's What That Means for the Dow.
Historically, the Dow has had very strong returns following perfect games. To be sure, that's due to correlation, not causation.
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Cuba's Economic Makeover 🇨🇺
The island nation’s transformation has caught the attention of economists and policymakers worldwide for its recent shift to a more market-based economic system.
Is the Inflation Battle Won? Not Yet.
Inflation has come down from its 2022 heights, but economists are worried about its stubbornness.
Making Monetary Policy amid Financial System Challenges - June 21, 2023- Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
UK's stubborn inflation fails to fall, turning up heat on BoE
British inflation defied predictions of a slowdown and held at 8.7% in May, putting yet more pressure on the Bank of England a day before it is expected to raise interest rates for the 13th time in a row.
The Citrus Market is Getting Squeezed - Econ Everyday for Everyone
After years of declining demand, orange juice sales have hit their highest level since 2016....
Ticketmaster, SeatGeek Commit to All-In Pricing After “Junk Fees” Criticism
The two ticketing companies were among the attendees expected at the White House Thursday.
Tulsa will pay you to live there. And you’ll love it.
Remote workers came for the cash. They stayed for the community.