121. College 'sticker prices' have risen dramatically. Here's why
Rising college tuition costs outpace financial aid, prompting an exploration of the underlying reasons for this trend.
122. Business Cycle Indicators and Nowcasts
The post analyzes key economic indicators and nowcasts related to employment and GDP, highlighting discrepancies between employment growth and output growth forecasts.
123. Trump administration seeks to roll back protections for imperiled species and habitat
Proposed changes to Endangered Species Act regulations aim to reduce protections for endangered species and their habitats, reversing previous administration's efforts.
124. AIA: "Billings continue to decline at architecture firms" in October
Bill McBride discusses the decline in billings at architecture firms and its implications for commercial real estate investment in October 2025.
125. FOMC Minutes: "Likely be appropriate to keep the target range unchanged for the rest of the year."
Bill McBride discusses the Federal Open Market Committee's considerations regarding monetary policy and the potential for keeping the target range unchanged for the year.
126. Reminder: Crypto Is a Trump Trade
The post discusses the connection between the political decline of Trump and the crashing crypto market, suggesting that the industry's reliance on political support is faltering.
127. Trade Deficit Decreased to $59.6 Billion in August
The post discusses the decrease in the U.S. trade deficit for August, highlighting changes in exports and imports, including specific figures and trends over the year.
128. MBA: Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications fell 5.2% in the latest survey, attributed to rising mortgage rates, with refinance activity decreasing and purchase applications showing slight year-over-year improvement.
129. How a small Chicago nonprofit is resisting Trump's war on DEI
Andrea Hsu discusses how Chicago Women in Trades is combating the challenges posed by Trump's initiatives against diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
130. SP500 and Bitcoin: Past Peak?
An argument that the S&P500 and Bitcoin have both experienced significant declines from their peaks, with accompanying data visualizations.
131. Rejoinder to Comments on House Price Affordability
Menzie Chinn addresses comments on house price affordability, analyzing data trends and responding to critiques regarding normalization dates and price changes over time.
132. Is Trump a lame duck?
An argument that Trump's approval ratings are influenced by economic concerns and political events, suggesting his hold on the GOP may be weakening amid recent challenges.
133. US Tariff Revenues in Perspective
Timothy Taylor discusses the increase in US tariff revenues, their impact on GDP, and the implications for consumers and economic growth.
134. LA Ports: Imports and Exports Down YoY in October; Exports Down YoY for 11th Consecutive Month
Container traffic data reveals significant declines in imports and exports at LA ports, indicating ongoing trends in trade activity and seasonal patterns affecting the economy.
135. Tuesday's Assorted Links
The post highlights various stories related to economic principles, including food prices, tariffs, transportation trends, and the decline of penny circulation.
136. Judge sides with Meta in antitrust trial, will not spin off WhatsApp and Instagram
John Ruwitch discusses a federal judge's ruling that favors Meta in an antitrust case, rejecting the FTC's attempt to spin off WhatsApp and Instagram.
137. Farewell, fair penny. You are finished, but never forgotten
L. Carol Ritchie reflects on the significance of the penny in national and international discussions, highlighting its cultural and historical impact.
138. The MR Podcast: Tariffs!
Alex Tabarrok discusses the implications of tariffs, particularly how wealthy nations' policies can negatively influence poorer countries and the complexities of economic arguments surrounding tariffs.
139. Tit-for-Tat in Politics
Clifford A. Bates Jr. discusses the importance of cooperation and reciprocity in politics, drawing on insights from Robert Axelrod and others to illustrate their relevance.
140. NAHB: Builder Confidence Increased Slightly in November, Negative territory for 19 consecutive months
Builder confidence in the housing market slightly improved in November, yet remains low due to economic uncertainties and a challenging sales environment for new homes.