EV sales slow, US Treasury yields grow, ‘Niu Lai’ has impressive box office mojo
This week’s indicators: EV sales sputter in North America but flutter internationally; U.S. Treasury Yields … RISE!; a low-budget movie…
Retiree benefits bump, credit repayment slump, and a dating app in the dumps
It’s Indicators of the Week!On today’s episode: Retirees get a bump in benefits; credit card debt delinquency at a historically…
Borrowing money to invest! What could go wrong?
The total amount of investors using margin aka borrowing money to help pay for a trade is at an all…
Why is Trump paying to stop wind farms?
President Trump is no fan of wind farms. And his administration is putting taxpayer money where his mouth is, paying…
Who is a music industry plant? And does it matter?
Musicians from the Rolling Stones to up-and-coming pop star Bella Kay have one thing in common: Influencers are being paid…
Mamdani markets, America bets, Gen Z drinks
It’s Indicators of the Week! On today’s episode: The inner workings of Mamdani’s marts; how much Americans gamble; and Gen-Z…
Petty! Econ! Grievances!
We have some grievances. Economic ones. And we’re airing them out. On today’s show: Redeeming fast food rewards points in…
Three beefs: U.S. and Brazil, Taco Bell and liability, Waymo and trial lawyers
It’s Indicators of the Week! Today on the show: Brazil’s fast payments system that’s got the Trump administration huffy, why…
Can Y’all Street outflank Wall Street?
Biz-friendly Texas is opening a stock exchange, built and based in the state. Can it become—or best—Wall Street? And how…
The Strait of Hormuz no-fee, China cuts down on pollution and IMAX’s economic Odyssey
It’s Indicators of the Week (now on YouTube!). On today’s episode: What happened to Trump’s proposed Strait of Hormuz fee?;…