3161. Judge dismisses Fox News from sexual assault lawsuit against former star
A federal judge dismissed Fox News from a sexual assault lawsuit involving former anchor Ed Henry and allegations from former producer Jennifer Eckhart.
3162. Intrigued by buy-now, pay-later loans? Experts break down 6 pros and cons
Andee Tagle discusses the advantages and disadvantages of buy-now, pay-later loans, providing insights from experts on their implications for consumers.
3163. EJ Antoni — Who Believes We’ve Been in Recession since 2022 — Worries that Democrats Will Misunderstand GDPNow to Claim We’re Entering a Recession in 2025Q1
An argument that GDPNow's recent downturn may be misinterpreted politically, while discussing recession indicators and contrasting views on economic conditions since 2022.
3164. Episode 47. U.S. Monetary Policy, Inflation, and Labor Markets with Adriana Kugler (Federal Reserve Governor)
A discussion on U.S. monetary policy, inflation trends, labor market stability, and economic forecasts led by a Federal Reserve Governor at a Miami economic forum.
3165. How many times can you say uncertainty in one economic report?
An argument that highlights the prevalence of uncertainty in economic reports, particularly regarding tariffs and market volatility, as reflected in the Federal Reserve's Beige Book.
3166. The NATO debate, one year later
Scott Sumner discusses Trump's stance on NATO, arguing that the alliance's strength lies in mutual defense rather than military spending percentages.
3167. Trade War Fears
An argument that historical fears of economic dominance by Japan and China reflect recurring themes in society, illustrating how such anxieties often prove unfounded over time.
3168. The last time we shrank the federal workforce
The discussion centers on the potential savings from cutting federal jobs and reflects on past efforts to reduce government size in the 1990s.
3169. Review of the Strong Gods III: Reno Swings and Misses on Economics
The discussion critiques Reno's economic arguments, highlighting inaccuracies and misunderstandings regarding economic theories and concepts, particularly concerning inequality and trade.
3170. The U.S. buys electricity from Canada. Now it's a focus of the trade war
A trade war escalates as Ontario threatens to impose a surcharge on electricity sold to the U.S., emphasizing American dependence on Canadian power imports.
3171. India Sees Opportunity in U.S. Tariffs
Diaa Hadid discusses India's strategy to attract manufacturers as U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods create opportunities for Indian exports.
3172. Automakers brace for higher costs as steel and aluminum tariffs kick in
Automakers face increased costs due to new tariffs on steel and aluminum, impacting their operations and pricing strategies.
3173. Part 2: Current State of the Housing Market; Overview for mid-March 2025
Bill McBride discusses the current housing market, focusing on prices, mortgage rates, and the impact of policy changes on demand and building costs.
3174. A Mind is a Terrible Thing to Lose
An argument that two influential figures exhibit irrational behavior, undermining their credibility and understanding of critical issues like Social Security and immigration.
3175. Inflation eased in February, but it's still too high for comfort
Inflation showed a slight decrease in February, but concerns about a potential trade war complicate future predictions.
3176. YoY Measures of Inflation: Services, Goods and Shelter
The post analyzes year-over-year inflation measures for services, goods, and shelter, highlighting trends and changes in prices as of February 2025.
3177. Why America betrayed Europe
An argument that America’s current foreign policy under Trump represents a departure from its historical role as Europe’s protector, potentially harming both regions and global stability.
3178. MBA: Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Calculated Risk reports on a significant increase in mortgage applications, driven by declining mortgage rates, as noted by Joel Kan of the MBA.
3179. Trump administration slams brakes on government's adoption of electric vehicles
Nathaniel Minor reports on the Trump administration's decision to halt the government's procurement of electric vehicles and deactivate some EV chargers.
3180. The stock market is down, but you don't need to be
Darian Woods discusses the current stock market decline and reassures readers not to panic despite economic uncertainties.