241. MBA:Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications rose significantly due to decreasing mortgage rates, with notable increases in refinancing and purchasing activity compared to previous weeks and last year.
242. Trump-Xi meeting concludes after days of build-up
Anthony Kuhn discusses President Trump's confidence in reaching a deal with China's leader ahead of their upcoming meeting.
243. The Fed cuts interest rates again as concerns grow about the job market
An argument that the Federal Reserve may reduce interest rates due to emerging weaknesses in the job market, prioritizing employment over inflation concerns.
244. Macro Implications of Withholding Contingency Funding of SNAP
An argument that the prohibition of contingency funds for SNAP could negatively impact the economy, particularly during a prolonged government shutdown.
245. Are you worried about your SNAP benefits? NPR wants to hear your story
NPR Staff discusses the impact of the federal government shutdown on food and nutrition aid, inviting readers to share their experiences regarding potential loss of benefits.
246. Tuesday's Assorted Links
Jadrian Wooten discusses various stories highlighting economic principles and their applications, including workplace toxicity, pricing, and educational economics.
247. A few Comments on the Seasonal Pattern for House Prices
An argument that house prices exhibit a seasonal pattern influenced by distressed sales, with recent trends showing increased seasonal swings despite fewer distressed sales.
248. Do political scandals still matter? Or is ticket-splitting dead?
The post examines the impact of political scandals on elections, particularly focusing on a recent scandal involving a Virginia candidate and its implications for party dynamics.
249. What to Watch
Alex Tabarrok reviews films, highlighting their political themes and artistic merit, particularly focusing on "A House of Dynamite" and "Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere."
250. Amazon lays off thousands of corporate workers as it spends big on AI
Alina Selyukh discusses Amazon's job cuts as the company reallocates resources towards artificial intelligence amid investor pressure for financial tightening.
251. Adam Smith Would Not Approve: The Evidence
Jon Murphy argues that Adam Smith would disapprove of recent U.S. tariffs due to their non-compliance with his principles on trade and mercantilism.
252. The Hunger Games Begin
Paul Krugman discusses the implications of a potential government shutdown on SNAP funding and the political motivations behind it.
253. Bring back liberal nationalism
Noah Smith discusses the challenges facing the Trump administration and the Democratic Party's struggle to gain public support amidst rising Republican popularity.
254. Case-Shiller: National House Price Index Up 1.5% year-over-year in August
Bill McBride discusses the August home price indices, noting a 1.5% annual gain and the impact of inflation on housing wealth.
255. America's immigration crackdown is disrupting the global remittance market
Greg Rosalsky discusses how America's immigration policies are affecting the global remittance market and the financial implications for various countries.
256. States with Negative GDP, Employment Growth in 2025H1
The post analyzes states with negative GDP and employment growth in the first half of 2025, highlighting discrepancies between GDP and employment trends.
257. 'Washington Post' editorials omit a key disclosure: Bezos' financial ties
An argument that the 'Washington Post' editorials neglected to disclose Jeff Bezos' financial interests in relevant topics.
258. Judge indefinitely halts shutdown layoffs noting human toll
A federal judge is set to decide on a potential halt to federal employee layoffs initiated by the Trump administration amid an ongoing government shutdown.
259. Tuesday: Case-Shiller House Prices
Bill McBride discusses mortgage rates and upcoming housing market reports, highlighting the impact of the government shutdown on economic data releases.
260. Agustín Etchebarne on Milei and the election
Tyler Cowen discusses Javier Milei's electoral victory and its implications for Argentina's economy and political landscape, highlighting support for structural reforms and capitalism.