2041. Gold and FX Reserves in 2025Q1
An argument that gold's significance in global reserves has increased, while the dollar's share has slightly decreased, based on IMF data and projections for 2025Q1.
2042. Interview with Carmen Reinhart: Sovereign Debt, the US dollar as Reserve Currency, and More
The discussion centers on the US dollar's reserve currency status, challenges of sovereign debt, and the overlooked social costs of debt default.
2043. Why tariffs haven't raised inflation much (yet)
Noah Smith explores why recent tariffs haven't significantly impacted inflation, suggesting time, consumer behavior, and market dynamics as potential explanations.
2044. Made in America
Sarah Gonzalez explores the current state of domestic garment manufacturing in the U.S., including worker conditions and the industry's future prospects.
2045. Preliminary report says fuel switches were cut off before Air India Boeing 787 crash
Joel Rose discusses the findings of Indian investigators regarding the fuel switches in the Air India Boeing 787 crash shortly after takeoff.
2046. The Economics of Rage Bait
The discussion centers on how rage baiting in media drives engagement and connects to economic theories about talent concentration in entertainment industries.
2047. "The Office Sector’s Double Whammy"; Record High Office Vacancy Rate
The post discusses the record-high office vacancy rates and their negative impact on capital markets, particularly commercial mortgage-backed securities, highlighting ongoing challenges in the office sector.
2048. Trump's Brazil Tariff Is Blatantly Illegal
An argument that Trump's Brazil tariff is illegal, misusing presidential power for political interference rather than legitimate economic reasons, and calls for accountability.
2049. The Sputnik vs. DeepSeek Moment: Why the Difference?
The post contrasts America's responses to the Sputnik launch and the DeepSeek moment, highlighting differences in ambition, investment, and national character in facing scientific competition.
2050. Why You Should Fear a MAGAfied Fed
An argument that a future Federal Reserve chair chosen by Trump will undermine monetary policy through loyalty rather than competence, risking economic stability.
2051. What Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act means for taxes on Social Security
The post discusses misleading communications from the Social Security Administration regarding the implications of a recent megabill on Social Security taxes.
2052. What does one hundred percent reserves for stablecoins mean?
The discussion centers on the implications of requiring stablecoin issuers to maintain full reserves, examining potential costs, interest rates, and regulatory impacts on the sector's stability.
2053. Copper, Bolsonaro (Coffee): Predict Trade Policy Uncertainty for 7/10
Menzie Chinn discusses trade policy uncertainty data and its implications for commodities like copper and coffee, linking it to political factors under Bolsonaro's administration.
2054. Leading Index for Commercial Real Estate Increased 7% in June
Bill McBride discusses the increase in the Dodge Momentum Index, indicating growth in commercial real estate planning and its implications for future construction spending.
2055. The Law and Economics: Against Siloing
Jon Murphy discusses the importance of integrating economics with other disciplines to address complex issues, arguing against the trend of siloing knowledge.
2056. Free-market economics is working surprisingly well
An argument that free-market economics has been unfairly criticized, highlighting recent successes and the potential benefits of neoliberal policies, particularly in Argentina under Javier Milei.
2057. This TikTok video is fake, but every word was taken from a real creator
Bobby Allyn discusses the emergence of deepfake videos on TikTok that mimic real creators' words using different voices.
2058. Part 2: Current State of the Housing Market; Overview for mid-July 2025
An overview of the housing market in mid-July 2025, highlighting inventory increases, flat sales, and pressures on prices with regional variations.
2059. Nutella-maker Ferrero to gobble up cereal giant Kellogg for $3.1 billion
A $3.1 billion acquisition proposal from Ferrero for Kellogg highlights significant movements in the food industry.
2060. Should We Politicize the Texas Flood? Absolutely
An argument that recent Texas flooding highlights the need for accountability in government disaster preparedness and critiques the long-standing anti-government sentiment in U.S. politics.