1121. Trump doubles tariffs on India, jeopardizing longstanding ties
The post discusses escalating tensions between the U.S. and India due to increased tariffs and pressure on India regarding Russian oil purchases.
1122. The legal case for — and against — Trump's tariffs
Scott Horsley discusses the legality of President Trump's tariffs and their financial implications for the government and American families.
1123. Trump's broad tariffs go into effect, just as economic pain is surfacing
Tariffs on goods from over 60 countries and the EU are implemented, coinciding with emerging economic challenges in the U.S.
1124. Equality Before the Law, Equality of Permission, and the Language of Libertarianism
Marcos Falcone explores how libertarians can redefine equality through the concept of "equality of permission" to bridge the gap between freedom and equality in public discourse.
1125. United Airlines flights grounded nationwide because of computer problems
A major computer system outage caused significant disruptions to United Airlines flights across the U.S., leading to ground stops at major hubs.
1126. CalculatedRisk (Still) on Recession Watch
Menzie Chinn discusses the U.S. economy's resilience, cautioning against recession predictions despite some negative indicators and trade policy impacts.
1127. Recession Watch Metrics
An argument that discusses various economic indicators and metrics to assess the likelihood of a recession, emphasizing housing, yield curves, and vehicle sales data.
1128. Accounting Identities and Economic Theories
Jon Murphy clarifies the distinction between accounting identities and economic models, emphasizing their different roles in understanding economic relationships and behaviors.
1129. Claire's, the ear-piercing tween mall staple, is bankrupt — again
Alina Selyukh discusses Claire's second bankruptcy in seven years, highlighting issues like debt, changing shopper habits, and tariff costs.
1130. About That Stock Market
An argument that despite harmful economic policies, stock market resilience is driven by narratives, particularly optimism about AI, rather than accurate predictions of economic downturns.
1131. Immigrant memoir comics!
The post highlights favorite immigrant memoir comics, emphasizing their diverse perspectives on the immigrant experience and their cultural significance in understanding America today.
1132. MBA: Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications rose due to lower rates, reflecting a response to economic conditions, with both purchase and refinance activities showing significant year-over-year increases.
1133. Voice of America director says Trump officials are illegally ousting him
David Folkenflik discusses allegations by the Voice of America director regarding illegal actions by Trump officials to remove him from his position.
1134. What you need to know about the jobs report revisions
The discussion focuses on the reasons behind jobs report revisions and how to interpret their implications for economic understanding.
1135. Summer School 5: The many ways governments influence industry
Robert Smith discusses how government interventions shape industry and influence economic outcomes, questioning the effectiveness of traditional market principles.
1136. Govt 5: The many ways governments influence industry (Industrial Policy)
Robert Smith discusses how governments influence industry through industrial policy, questioning the rationale behind government intervention in the market.
1137. NFL and ESPN reach nonbinding agreement for sale of NFL Network and other media assets
The Associated Press reports on ESPN's acquisition of NFL Network and related assets, with the NFL receiving a 10% equity stake in ESPN.
1138. Even *More* Depressing Pictures from the Labor Market
The discussion highlights concerning trends in labor market data, comparing various payroll series and their implications for economic health.
1139. We Have Never Been Woke Part 3: Symbolic Capital and Symbolic Capitalists
Kevin Corcoran discusses the concept of symbolic capitalists, their role in society, and how symbolic capital influences power dynamics, drawing from al-Gharbi's analysis.
1140. Job growth has slowed sharply; the question is why
Claudia Sahm discusses the recent slowdown in job growth, attributing it to economic policy changes and challenges in measuring labor market data.