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The negative wealth effect
People feel richer — and spend accordingly — when their assets rise in value. That’s called the wealth effect. But when folks get their retirement ac…
1 year ago
Will owning a home ever be affordable again?
Just how expensive has homeownership become? To afford a typical home, households need an income of about $117,000 right now — a 50% increase from $7…
1 year ago
Are U.S. consumers finally running out of steam?
Consumers say they’re fed up with inflation, then they keep spending. But their behavior could be catching up with their anxiety, an economist told u…
1 year ago
Uncertainty, thy name is tariff
The U.S. economy grew at a 2.4% annual rate in the fourth quarter of 2024, the Bureau of Economic Analysis reported today. That number tells us where…
1 year ago
The law of unintended consequences
More tariffs are on the way, this time targeting vehicle imports. President Donald Trump favors import taxes, partly because, he argues, they’ll help…
1 year ago
Consumer confidence continues to dim
The latest reading marks the fourth straight month of declining consumer confidence, and it fell more than expected. How will the souring mood affect…
1 year ago
Will tariffs boost U.S. manufacturing?
The Donald Trump administration wants to strengthen U.S. manufacturing with tariffs on imported goods. We look at the latest purchasing managers repo…
1 year ago
Measuring a tax cut is all about the framing
We’re tackling a “mysterious and important” question in today’s episode: Should Congress use “current policy” or “current law” baseline when measurin…
1 year, 1 month ago
These sectors are bracing for price hikes
More tariffs are set to take effect April 2, and in most cases, American consumers and businesses will pay the tax. We’ll explain why some sectors ex…
1 year, 1 month ago
Fed takes “wait and see” approach with tariffs
Federal Reserve policymakers aren’t cutting interest rates right now, though they expect two rate cuts in 2025. When — and if — those cuts come will …
1 year, 1 month ago