5201. Tuesday's Assorted Links
The author discusses various stories highlighting economic principles and their applications, including housing supply, tariffs, and market competition.
5202. The CFPB drops its case against payment app Zelle, in another sign of a Trump pivot
Laurel Wamsley discusses the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's decision to drop its case against Zelle, highlighting the influence of Trump appointees on the bureau's actions.
5203. American businesses reel as Trump tariffs start to bite
Scott Horsley discusses the concerns of American business owners regarding the negative effects of President Trump's tariffs on imports.
5204. Trump Hates Canada for its Decency
Paul Krugman discusses Trump's irrational tariffs on Canada and Mexico, suggesting they stem from personal animosity rather than economic rationale.
5205. Heavy Truck Sales Decreased 9% YoY in February
Bill McBride discusses the decline in heavy truck sales in February, highlighting trends and historical data related to the trucking industry and economic indicators.
5206. Regime Uncertainty
Alex Tabarrok discusses how regime uncertainty affects investment decisions, highlighting historical examples and current implications of unpredictable policies on economic stability.
5207. DOGE recession?
Claudia Sahm discusses the potential economic impact of DOGE on the U.S. economy, arguing it is unlikely to trigger a recession despite concerns about government layoffs.
5208. U.S. stock markets plunge as Trump's tariffs spark fears about a trade war
Maria Aspan discusses the decline in U.S. stock markets due to concerns over Trump's tariffs and the potential for a global trade war.
5209. Current UK stagnation may have many causes, but one we know about is the UK media. Plus why the UK definition of a recession is no longer fit for purpose.
The author discusses the inadequacy of the UK's recession definition and its implications for understanding economic stagnation, highlighting supply-side issues and productivity concerns.
5210. Canada and China say the fentanyl crisis is only a 'pretext' for Trump's new tariffs
Brian Mann discusses how Canadian and Chinese officials view the fentanyl crisis as a pretext for U.S. tariffs, emphasizing their efforts to combat fentanyl smuggling.
5211. Lawler: Federal Reserve Earnings Still Running Negative; No Remittances to Treasury for a While
Tom Lawler discusses the Federal Reserve's negative earnings and the implications for remittances to the Treasury due to rising interest rates.
5212. Trade War w/Canada, Mexico
Menzie Chinn discusses the implications and effects of the trade war between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico on economic relations and trade policies.
5213. Trump is asserting extraordinary power over independent agencies. Is the Fed next?
Greg Rosalsky discusses the increasing influence of Trump over independent agencies, particularly focusing on the implications for the Federal Reserve.
5214. 4 things to know about Trump's plan for a 'crypto strategic reserve'
Juliana Kim discusses President Trump's vision for a federal strategic reserve to position the U.S. as a leader in the cryptocurrency industry.
5215. Was this Kuznets Idea “Stupid”?
David Henderson discusses Simon Kuznets' perspective on excluding government spending from GDP, contrasting it with Greg Mankiw's criticism of the idea.
5216. Can the Federal Reserve stay independent?
Wailin Wong discusses President Trump's executive orders and their implications for the Federal Reserve's independence and interest rate control.
5217. The Inversion Continues
Menzie Chinn discusses the implications of current Treasury yield curves and VIX levels on economic growth forecasts.
5218. Debt Risks Rising for Low- and Middle-income Countries
Conversable Economist discusses the rising debt risks for low- and middle-income countries, highlighting the imbalance in capital flows and increasing debt servicing costs.
5219. Have Nowcasts and Forecasts Ever Dropped so Quickly When Not about to Go into a Recession?
Menzie Chinn discusses the recent decline in economic nowcasts and forecasts, attributing it to trade balance changes and potential tariff impacts.
5220. New tariffs drive fears of rising car prices in the U.S.
Camila Domonoske discusses how new tariffs may significantly increase car prices in the U.S. due to government policy changes.