281. Emergent Ventures India, 11th cohort
The post highlights the achievements of grant recipients from the 11th cohort of Emergent Ventures India, showcasing diverse innovative projects across various fields.
282. ICE First Look at September Mortgage Performance: "Delinquencies remain well below pre-pandemic norms"
The post analyzes September mortgage performance, highlighting low delinquency rates and normalizing foreclosure activity, indicating a resilient mortgage market despite some shifts in loan segments.
283. It's been a rollercoaster few years for Six Flags. Can Travis Kelce help?
Rachel Treisman discusses Travis Kelce's collaboration with activist investors to revitalize Six Flags amid its recent challenges.
284. Prediction Markets Are Very Accurate
The post discusses the accuracy of prediction markets, specifically Polymarket, using Brier Scores to evaluate their predictive performance compared to other forecasting methods.
285. NMHC on Apartments: Market conditions "Soften" in Q3
Bill McBride discusses the softening apartment market conditions in Q3, highlighting lower rent growth and improved borrowing conditions.
286. Trump’s Gilded Ballroom and the Fall of the American Republic
An argument that Trump's extravagant renovations symbolize a deeper political decay, merging personal excess with authoritarianism, undermining American democratic traditions and values.
287. Trump's energy policy is incoherent and self-defeating
Noah Smith discusses the rising electricity costs in America, attributing them to various factors, including the AI boom, and emphasizes the need for coherent energy policy.
288. Inflation ticked up 3% in September, the U.S. belatedly reports
Maria Aspan discusses the U.S. inflation report for September, noting it rose less than anticipated and its implications for Social Security beneficiaries.
289. Boo to spooky chocolate prices! It's the year of chewy, fruity Halloween treats
An argument that rising non-chocolate candy sales reflect shifts in consumer preferences and challenges in chocolate production due to cocoa shortages.
290. It's supposed to be payday for many federal workers. Instead, they're getting nothing
Jenny Abamu discusses how approximately 1.4 million federal workers are affected by the government shutdown, receiving no pay despite many being deemed essential.
291. Imagine No IEEPA Tariffs
The discussion centers on the potential economic impacts of the Supreme Court's decision regarding IEEPA tariffs and their implications for tariff revenue and trade.
292. Everybody loves “outsider” candidates. Until they find their Reddit posts.
Nate Silver discusses the rise and fall of outsider political candidate Graham Platner, highlighting how social media revelations can impact voter perception and electability.
293. Hotels: Occupancy Rate Decreased 2.4% Year-over-year
Bill McBride discusses the decline in hotel occupancy rates due to weak international tourism and uncertainty affecting the industry.
294. Don’t Mistake a Miracle for Its Cause
Max Molden discusses the importance of focusing on the economic system rather than specific industries for sustainable prosperity, using Germany's past economic success as a case study.
295. Argentina and Rural America’s Awakening
An argument that rural Americans' political choices contradict their economic interests, highlighting the disconnect between their dependence on government aid and support for Republican policies.
296. NAR: Existing-Home Sales Increased to 4.06 million SAAR in September
Existing-home sales rose 1.5% in September, with inventory increasing and median prices up, reflecting trends in the housing market.
297. Starter homes are scarce. But homebuyers can improve their odds
Scott Neuman discusses the scarcity of starter homes and offers strategies for homebuyers to improve their chances of finding affordable options.
298. Sports ticket prices are getting more expensive — and pricing out many fans
Rafael Nam discusses the rising costs of sports tickets and how they are excluding many dedicated fans from attending games.
299. What If? An Equity Market Correction Like 2001
An analysis of potential impacts on US household wealth from an equity market correction similar to the 2001 dotcom bust, including consumption effects.
300. SBSQ #25: Why "No Kings" is a W for Democrats when the shutdown isn't
The discussion centers on the implications of government shutdowns for political dynamics, particularly how polling data influences perceptions of accountability among Democrats and Republicans.