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U.S. stocks slump again as euphoria over Trump's tariff pause fades

4581. U.S. stocks slump again as euphoria over Trump's tariff pause fades

Global stock markets rise following a pause on tariffs by the U.S. president, while investors anticipate China's response.

Trump's 90-day pause on tariffs. And, how free speech in public schools has changed

4582. Trump's 90-day pause on tariffs. And, how free speech in public schools has changed

An argument that a temporary halt on tariffs is discussed alongside changing dynamics of free speech in U.S. classrooms.

Asia markets soar after President Trump pauses global tariffs

4583. Asia markets soar after President Trump pauses global tariffs

Asian markets rise following a pause on global tariffs, with investors awaiting China's response.

My early history as a chess player

4584. My early history as a chess player

Tyler Cowen recounts his early experiences with chess, including learning the game, participating in tournaments, and the life lessons he gained from competition.

Stew Leonard's CEO on how the grocery chain is handling tariffs

4585. Stew Leonard's CEO on how the grocery chain is handling tariffs

The CEO discusses the impact of tariffs on the grocery chain and how they are adapting to challenges in sourcing products like avocados and tequila.

Higher prices may be slow to come down even if tariffs go away, economists say

4586. Higher prices may be slow to come down even if tariffs go away, economists say

An argument that even if tariffs are lifted, prices may not decrease quickly, impacting American consumers financially.

What keeps a Fed president up at night

4587. What keeps a Fed president up at night

Wailin Wong discusses Austan Goolsbee's concerns about economic challenges like tariffs and inflation at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.

How Liberty Upsets Patterns

4588. How Liberty Upsets Patterns

David Henderson discusses how liberty disrupts economic patterns, particularly in relation to protectionism and trade balances, using insights from Nozick and Boudreaux.

Judge finds Newsmax aired false and defamatory claims about voting-tech company

4589. Judge finds Newsmax aired false and defamatory claims about voting-tech company

A judge rules that a news network broadcasted false statements regarding a voting technology company's involvement in the 2020 election, leading to an upcoming jury trial.

All the arguments for Trump's tariffs are wrong and bad

4590. All the arguments for Trump's tariffs are wrong and bad

The post critiques various pro-tariff arguments, asserting they lack economic validity and highlights the negative consequences of tariffs on the economy.

Do trade deficits matter?

4591. Do trade deficits matter?

Mary Childs discusses the implications of trade deficits and the public's concerns regarding tariffs and international trade dynamics.

Tariffs will boost prices a lot — here's how much

4592. Tariffs will boost prices a lot — here's how much

The author, Unknown, discusses the impact of President Trump's tariff changes on consumer prices and provides examples of increased costs for various goods.

Bilateral Trade and Barter

4593. Bilateral Trade and Barter

Scott Sumner discusses the inefficiencies of focusing on bilateral trade balances and critiques the Trump administration's approach to trade policy.

Philly Fed: State Coincident Indexes Increased in 45 States in February (3-Month Basis)

4594. Philly Fed: State Coincident Indexes Increased in 45 States in February (3-Month Basis)

The post discusses the increase in coincident indexes for 45 states, indicating improved economic conditions based on employment and other indicators.

Appeals court clears the way for Trump to fire probationary federal workers once again

4595. Appeals court clears the way for Trump to fire probationary federal workers once again

A court ruling allows the Trump administration to terminate probationary federal employees, impacting employment policies within the federal workforce.

'The Economist' editor unpacks the 'biggest trade policy shock' of Trump's tariffs

4596. 'The Economist' editor unpacks the 'biggest trade policy shock' of Trump's tariffs

Terry Gross discusses Zanny Minton Beddoes's insights on the significant impact of Trump's tariff policies on the global economy.

Inputs are Nested Fractally

4597. Inputs are Nested Fractally

Kevin Corcoran discusses the complexity of production inputs and the negative impact of tariffs on the economy, using the example of a pencil's creation.

Trump administration backs off Nvidia's 'H20' chip crackdown after Mar-a-Lago dinner

4598. Trump administration backs off Nvidia's 'H20' chip crackdown after Mar-a-Lago dinner

The Trump administration reconsidered a ban on Nvidia's AI chip sales to China after a dinner at Mar-a-Lago, impacting Chinese companies' stockpiling strategies.

A Blueprint for FDA Reform

4599. A Blueprint for FDA Reform

Recommendations for FDA reform include easing manufacturing regulations, utilizing AI for data processing, publishing all trial results, and creating competitive approval frameworks to enhance drug development.

Part 1: Current State of the Housing Market; Overview for mid-April 2025

4600. Part 1: Current State of the Housing Market; Overview for mid-April 2025

Bill McBride discusses the current housing market's state, emphasizing the impact of economic factors like inventory and stock market volatility on home sales and prices.