2741. 'Every day, every single customer': Tariffs hit close to home inside Asian grocers
Juliana Kim discusses how new tariffs threaten the viability of Asian grocery stores that serve immigrant communities.
2742. The Wisdom of Derek Thompson
An argument that examines the interplay between regulations, housing supply, and economic perceptions, emphasizing the importance of understanding market reactions to policy changes.
2743. Tariffs are fueling fears of a recession. What does it take to actually declare one?
Rachel Treisman discusses how tariffs from the Trump administration are raising recession fears and explores the criteria for declaring a recession.
2744. They had left their DEI roles. Trump still fired them
Andrea Hsu discusses the Trump administration's mass firings of federal workers, targeting those involved in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, regardless of their job roles.
2745. Wall Street leaders warn of harsh economic consequences from Trump's tariffs
Joe Hernandez discusses Wall Street leaders' concerns about the negative economic impacts of Trump's tariffs.
2746. Political Styles of the Rich and Clueless
Paul Krugman discusses the political ignorance of both less-engaged voters and wealthy supporters of Trump, highlighting their misjudgments and the consequences for the economy.
2747. The Market’s Down—But Is the Economy?
An argument that the stock market's performance does not directly reflect the overall economy, highlighting their differences and the potential for market fluctuations to influence economic behavior.
2748. Recession Watch Metrics
Bill McBride discusses his updated views on potential recession indicators, emphasizing the resilience of the U.S. economy and analyzing housing and yield curve metrics.
2749. Trump's tariffs complicate the Switch 2 launch, says Nintendo of America president
An argument that global tariffs announced by President Trump have led Nintendo to cancel U.S. preorders for the Switch 2, complicating its launch.
2750. Housing April 7th Weekly Update: Inventory up 2.3% Week-over-week, Up 34.7% Year-over-year
Bill McBride discusses the increase in active single-family housing inventory, highlighting significant week-over-week and year-over-year trends.
2751. Robert Lucas On Recessions As Workers Choosing To Take Long Vacations
An argument that unemployment arises from workers' preferences for leisure over available jobs, challenging traditional economic theories that focus on market frictions and wage rigidity.
2752. Global markets plunge due to trade war. And, 2nd child dies in Texas from measles
An argument that global markets are declining due to a trade war, alongside concerns about a measles outbreak resulting in a child's death in Texas.
2753. Hey Democrats: Stop fiddling while Trump burns America
An argument that Democrats should take stronger action against Trump's tariffs, which are causing significant economic damage and public discontent, rather than remaining passive.
2754. Between tariffs and survival, American business owners are doing alarming math
Alina Selyukh discusses how American business owners are struggling with the financial impacts of tariffs amid ongoing trade tensions.
2755. UAW President Shawn Fain explains why he supports Trump's tariffs
An argument that Shawn Fain endorses specific tariffs for the auto industry while criticizing broader tariffs as irresponsible.
2756. Bracing for Trump's tariffs? Here are 3 money tips from a personal finance columnist
Steve Inskeep highlights Michelle Singletary's advice on managing finances amid President Trump's tariffs on imported goods.
2757. Tariffied! We check in on businesses
An argument that businesses are grappling with the implications of recent tariffs and how they are adapting to these changes.
2758. Episode 50. The Efficient Markets Hypothesis and Modern Finance with Nobel Prize Winner Eugene Fama
A discussion on Eugene Fama's contributions to finance, including efficient markets, behavioral finance, and modern portfolio theory, highlighting his career and influence in the field.
2759. World markets plunge with Japan's Nikkei diving nearly 8% after Wall St. meltdown
Asian markets fell sharply following a significant decline on Wall Street, driven by concerns over U.S. tariff increases and reactions from China.
2760. U.S. stocks are volatile as selloffs sweep through global markets
Rachel Treisman discusses the global market decline due to increased U.S. tariffs and the resulting reactions from China.