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DHL reverses course and resumes shipping packages valued over $800 to U.S. consumers

2421. DHL reverses course and resumes shipping packages valued over $800 to U.S. consumers

Joe Hernandez discusses DHL's decision to resume shipping packages valued over $800 to U.S. consumers after initially halting shipments due to new customs rules.

HVS: Q1 2025 Homeownership and Vacancy Rates

2422. HVS: Q1 2025 Homeownership and Vacancy Rates

Bill McBride discusses the Q1 2025 homeownership and vacancy rates, highlighting concerns about the accuracy of the Census Bureau's survey data and its implications.

Housing April 28th Weekly Update: Inventory up 1.3% Week-over-week, Up 31.0% Year-over-year

2423. Housing April 28th Weekly Update: Inventory up 1.3% Week-over-week, Up 31.0% Year-over-year

Active single-family housing inventory has increased both week-over-week and year-over-year, indicating a significant rise compared to previous years and seasonal trends.

When do boycotts work?

2424. When do boycotts work?

Julia Ritchey examines the effectiveness of boycotts, using Target's recent situation as a case study to explore when they succeed or fail.

Safe No More? Two Pictures

2425. Safe No More? Two Pictures

The post discusses correlations between the dollar's strength and Treasury yields, highlighting credit default swap movements and implications for economic credibility.

When Externalities Conflict

2426. When Externalities Conflict

The discussion highlights the conflict between cleaner air and global warming, exploring the implications of reduced emissions and potential geoengineering solutions.

2427. My Weekly Reading for April 27, 2025

David Henderson discusses the implications of progressive governance on economic growth and individual freedoms, highlighting recent policy proposals in San Francisco and their broader consequences.

What Happens When There Are No Deals?

2428. What Happens When There Are No Deals?

Paul Krugman discusses Trump's unrealistic trade negotiations and the implications for U.S. democracy amid his declining popularity and ineffective leadership.

MAGA doesn't build

2429. MAGA doesn't build

An argument that the MAGA movement's approach to governance has led to destructive outcomes, undermining efforts to build a cohesive national culture and effective institutions.

Guest Contribution: “China’s Electronics Exports, Tariffs,  and Relocating Production to the U.S.”

2430. Guest Contribution: “China’s Electronics Exports, Tariffs, and Relocating Production to the U.S.”

Menzie Chinn discusses the impact of tariffs on China's electronics exports and the challenges of relocating production to the U.S.

Remembrance of Kevin Warsh Past

2431. Remembrance of Kevin Warsh Past

Paul Krugman critiques Kevin Warsh's economic views, arguing they prioritize political agendas over sound fiscal and monetary policy, especially in times of economic distress.

Personal Updates

2432. Personal Updates

Scott Cunningham shares personal updates about his fitness journey, improved sleep, intermittent fasting, and creating a website to track his ultramarathon training.

Talking to Yascha Mounk

2433. Talking to Yascha Mounk

Paul Krugman interviews Yascha Mounk about Trump's foreign policy, focusing on his contradictory views on American power and influence in global affairs.

Schedule for Week of April 27, 2025

2434. Schedule for Week of April 27, 2025

Bill McBride discusses the key economic reports scheduled for the week of April 27, 2025, including employment and GDP data.

Xenophon’s consultation of the Pythia

2435. Xenophon’s consultation of the Pythia

Tyler Cowen discusses Xenophon's consultation with the Pythia, emphasizing the importance of ritual and effort in obtaining prophetic responses.

Business Cycle Indicator Sit-Rep

2436. Business Cycle Indicator Sit-Rep

Menzie Chinn discusses indicators related to the business cycle, particularly focusing on potential recession signals and economic data analysis.

How 23andMe's bankruptcy led to a run on the gene bank

2437. How 23andMe's bankruptcy led to a run on the gene bank

The post discusses the implications of 23andMe's bankruptcy on consumer genetic data privacy and the potential fate of customers' genetic information.

Clearing the Air on Tariffs and Trade Deficits

2438. Clearing the Air on Tariffs and Trade Deficits

An argument that trade deficits are not inherently negative and that they can coexist with beneficial foreign investment, challenging common political misconceptions about tariffs.

Recession Now? The Message from (Final rev’d) Michigan Expectations vs. PMI and CISS

2439. Recession Now? The Message from (Final rev’d) Michigan Expectations vs. PMI and CISS

Menzie Chinn analyzes recession probabilities using Michigan sentiment data, PMI, and CISS, highlighting differing predictions for April and discussing implications for economic forecasting.

It's good when stocks go up

2440. It's good when stocks go up

Nate Silver discusses the positive implications of recent economic developments related to Trump and Musk, emphasizing their potential benefits for the stock market and the economy.