1221. What Trump's threat to tariff Russia's trade partners means for India
Omkar Khandekar discusses India's response to President Trump's threats regarding tariffs on Russian trade partners and its implications for the economy.
1222. The Fed holds interest rates steady. And, Texas releases bid for new redistricting map
Brittney Melton discusses the Federal Reserve's decision to maintain interest rates and Texas Republicans' proposal for a new redistricting map.
1223. Not enough money for retirement? NPR wants to hear from you
Arezou Rezvani discusses NPR's interest in hearing from adults over 50 who struggle with retirement savings and financial security.
1224. Why the Fed could lose $1.5 trillion
An argument that the Federal Reserve faces a significant financial loss due to pandemic-related quantitative easing measures.
1225. A Design Argument to not use TWFE with Differential Timing Diff-in-Diff
Scott Cunningham argues against using two-way fixed effects models in differential timing diff-in-diff due to design flaws in causal inference.
1226. Little Progress in Reducing US Carbon Emissions
Timothy Taylor discusses the insufficient progress in reducing US carbon emissions despite ambitious governmental goals and highlights the limited impact of these efforts globally.
1227. President Trump's Vision of U.S. Shipbuilding Requires Rebuilding An Industry
An argument that revitalizing U.S. shipbuilding is essential for job creation and countering foreign competition, necessitating infrastructure and workforce development.
1228. Economy back to growing
Recent GDP growth indicates a positive economic trend, though concerns remain about inventory management and potential inflation from tariffs.
1229. Las Vegas in June: Visitor Traffic Down 11.3% YoY; Convention Traffic Down 10.7% YoY
Visitor traffic in Las Vegas declined significantly in June 2025, influenced by economic uncertainty and a decrease in convention attendance, with notable drops in hotel occupancy and revenue.
1230. Automakers are eating the cost of tariffs — for now
Camila Domonoske discusses how automakers are currently absorbing tariff costs rather than passing them on to consumers, but this may change in the future.
1231. We Must Stop Saying “Must”
Scott Sumner critiques the use of the term "must" in economic discourse, arguing it obscures human choice and misrepresents market dynamics.
1232. Design Your Own Rug!
A personal account of designing a custom rug that combines traditional Afghan art with scientific motifs, emphasizing quality, affordability, and supporting local weavers.
1233. Inflation Adjusted House Prices 2.0% Below 2022 Peak; Price-to-rent index is 9.3% below 2022 peak
The post analyzes inflation-adjusted house prices and the price-to-rent index, noting their current status relative to 2022 peaks and historical trends.
1234. Fossil Fool
Paul Krugman critiques the European Union's ineffective response to Trump's trade policies, highlighting empty promises regarding investments and energy imports.
1235. The only thing worse than sweatshops is no sweatshops
An argument that sweatshops, despite their poor conditions, provide significant economic benefits and opportunities for workers in developing countries, outweighing the negatives associated with them.
1236. The U.S. economy rebounds to 3% growth in second quarter — but tariffs skew picture
Scott Horsley discusses the U.S. economy's 3% growth in the second quarter and how tariffs affect the economic outlook.
1237. MBA: Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications fell significantly, with both purchase and refinance activity declining due to economic uncertainty affecting homebuyer decisions.
1238. Trump keeps pressuring the Fed to cut rates. Here's why its independence matters
The post discusses Trump's pressure on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates and the significance of the Fed's independence in this context.
1239. The Fed holds interest rates steady despite intense pressure from Trump
Scott Horsley discusses the Federal Reserve's likely decision to maintain interest rates amid pressure from President Trump to lower them.
1240. My 1988 Southeast Asia trip
The author reflects on a seven-week solo trip through Southeast Asia in 1988, sharing experiences, observations, and lessons learned about culture, tourism, and personal growth.