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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.)
Slow Reckoning
October 02, 2023 | In popular areas like Miami, Austin, Charlotte, Phoenix, and Nashville, a glance at downtown includes cranes — so many cranes. In some cities, there’s construction for new apartment buildings happening everywhere.
Pahk the Cah
October 01, 2023 | Today, there could be over 1 billion parking spots in America, thanks to steady growth for decades. Today, we'll discuss who profits from parking lots and garages.
Tipflation
September 30, 2023 | While requests for tips by service workers have increased, actual tipping hasn’t kept pace. Learn more about it here.
Hidden Treasure
September 29, 2023 | Yesterday, we covered the looming U.S. government shutdown (which looks almost certain to happen now this weekend). Today, we’re covering it again, with more of a focus on its subtle but meaningful impact on finance markets.
