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Retail Crime Epidemic

October 09, 2023 | In the face of attacks from Hamas militants — a group deemed terrorists by the United States and European Union, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s declaration of war against them, Israel’s currency (the shekel) is facing intense volatility.

Comfort Meets Style

October 08, 2023 | Several years ago, women’s athleisure brands like Lululemon and Athleta thrived, but men had limited options. Kudla saw a clear opportunity in the marketplace.

Money Printer

October 07, 2023 | There’s always been tension in Hollywood around prop money: If it looks too fake, the audience will be turned off. But if it looks too real, that creates other problems.

Bond Vigilantes

October 06, 2023 | The latest meme stock? Not Gamestop, AMC, or Bed, Bath & Beyond. Instead, the market for long-term U.S. government debt (Treasury bonds) looks rather meme-esque.

Ozempic Era

October 05, 2023 | Americans are in their Ozempic era. And soon, food producers may face a new challenge: Consumers losing their appetites for pizza, potato chips, and ice cream.

The YOLO Economy

October 04, 2023 | YOLO: “You only live once.” In this edition, we talk about why Americans are spending like there’s no tomorrow.

Meta’s Gambit

October 03, 2023 | The U.S. and its allies have faced a conundrum: The world needs Russian oil to keep flowing; otherwise, the supply dropoff could spawn a shortage that pushes energy prices dramatically higher (offsetting efforts to control inflation.)