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Will the Magnificent Seven have magnificent earnings?
Five of the Magnificent Seven — Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, and Apple — are reporting earnings this week. These tech titans have kind of been …
1 week ago
It's farm bill time
Every five years or so, Congress considers and passes a new version of the farm bill. It is a massive law covering not just agriculture, but also foo…
1 week ago
Would a government bailout of Spirit Airlines be worth it?
The Trump administration has reportedly been in talks to bail out Spirit Airlines, either with a big loan or by buying it. The budget airline had alr…
1 week, 1 day ago
When tariff uncertainty means nixed retirement plans
We've talked a lot about the rollercoaster of tariffs. But behind every economic story is a human one, too. This morning, we check in with Joann Cart…
1 week, 1 day ago
How about a roadtrip instead?
As people look to plan their summer vacations, they're being price-conscious. While 60% of Americans plan on traveling, more people will drive instea…
1 week, 2 days ago
A Forest Service reorg ahead of fire season
The U.S. Forest Service is heading for a major restructure. Its headquarters are moving from D.C. to Utah, all regional offices are being eliminated,…
1 week, 2 days ago
Kevin Warsh and the Fed's balance sheet
The Federal Reserve has two jobs: promote job growth and control inflation. To do that, it sets interest rates. It also buys bonds and securities to …
1 week, 5 days ago
Let's understand the informal economy
When we talk about who makes up the economy, we're often talking about workers a company formally employs. But a lot of people find themselves workin…
1 week, 5 days ago
Clearing the path to homeownership for renters
The Trump administration announced a big change in how people's credit is assessed when applying for mortgages. Instead of only using FICO scores to …
1 week, 6 days ago
The haves and the have nots of energy
Maybe it’s hoarding, or protectionist, or human nature. Whatever you want to call it, some countries have plenty of oil right now — especially wealth…
1 week, 6 days ago