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Supreme Court strikes down Trump's tariffs
The Supreme Court just ruled that the cornerstone of the president’s tariff policy is illegal. It says Donald Trump can’t impose tariffs under the In…
3 weeks, 4 days ago
Understanding the “cruel math of unemployment”
Mainstream economics acknowledges that some joblessness helps to keep prices down. It’s one of the reasons most economists say unemployment at zero i…
3 weeks, 4 days ago
Japan's prime minister promises to pump up the economy
From the BBC World Service: In her first major speech since being reelected as Japan's prime minister, Sanae Takaichi promised to make Japan "stronge…
3 weeks, 4 days ago
A dispatch from "Katyzuela"
More U.S. gasoline refiners are moving to buy crude oil directly from Venezuelan producers after the Trump administration eased licensing. Meanwhile,…
3 weeks, 5 days ago
When workers are profiled, bullied, and harassed
In a conversation with the owner of a Portland-based construction firm, something disturbing was revealed: One reason he can't retain the workers he …
3 weeks, 5 days ago
India's role in the future of AI
From the BBC World Service: India is hosting an AI summit as part of the country's efforts to showcase itself as a major player in the artificial int…
3 weeks, 5 days ago
For prediction market regulation, it's states versus the feds
A major fight is brewing over who has the right to regulate prediction market platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket. In a brief in a Nevada court case…
3 weeks, 6 days ago
Where's the AI productivity jump?
Though most companies are incorporating generative AI into their workflows, it doesn’t seem to be boosting output just yet. A survey of almost 6,000 …
3 weeks, 6 days ago
Japan posts strong export numbers
From the BBC World Service: Japan’s export figures were the strongest in three years, climbing 16.8% year over year in January. The data sharply beat…
3 weeks, 6 days ago
Why gas prices are on their way down
Inflation is gradually moderating. For some consumer goods, like gasoline, prices are outright declining. Gas prices are down 7.5% since last January…
1 month ago