1661. AIA: "Architecture firm billings remain stagnant" in November
Bill McBride discusses stagnant architecture firm billings in November, highlighting a continued decline and regional variations in demand for architectural services.
1662. An A+++++ Economy, My A++
Paul Krugman critiques Donald Trump's optimistic assessment of the U.S. economy, presenting data that suggests a weakening labor market and potential recession.
1663. FDI is the Missing Piece of Japan’s Puzzle
Noah Smith discusses Japan's need for increased greenfield FDI to enhance its economy and competitiveness, particularly in the semiconductor industry.
1664. MBA: Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest Weekly Survey
Bill McBride discusses a decrease in mortgage applications according to the MBA's latest survey, highlighting trends in refinancing and purchase activity.
1665. Trump's BBC lawsuit: A botched report, BritBox, and porn
A lawsuit by Trump against the BBC claims a documentary aims to damage his re-election, while the BBC apologizes but denies the allegations.
1666. How harmful is the decline in long-form reading?
Tyler Cowen discusses the decline of long-form reading and its implications for culture, objectivity, and communication in society.
1667. The Employment Picture: We’d Better Hope the Powell Conjecture Is Wrong
Menzie Chinn analyzes employment data, discussing the implications of the Powell conjecture on job growth and recent revisions in nonfarm payroll statistics.
1668. Trump's rush to build nuclear reactors across the U.S. raises safety worries
Geoff Brumfiel discusses concerns over safety as the Department of Energy accelerates the development of new nuclear reactor designs.
1669. Trump's economic approval hits a new low at 36%, poll finds
Domenico Montanaro discusses a poll revealing that 70% of Americans feel the economy is unaffordable and disapprove of Trump's economic management.
1670. Is the viral cheese pull saving chain restaurants?
The discussion centers on how viral food trends, particularly cheese pulls, impact chain restaurants' marketing and customer engagement strategies.
1671. Episode 62. Jay Bhattacharya on the National Institutes of Health As Innovation Accelerator
The discussion centers on the NIH's role as an innovation accelerator, addressing scientific replication, productivity measurement, and new policies on animal testing and AI.
1672. After outcry over prices, FIFA to sell $60 tickets for the World Cup -- with a catch
Rafael Nam discusses FIFA's decision to offer $60 World Cup tickets with restrictions for supporters of qualified teams and limited availability.
1673. What to know from Susie Wiles' interviews with 'Vanity Fair,' according to the writer
Elena Burnett discusses Chris Whipple's interviews with Susie Wiles and insights into her relationship with President Trump.
1674. What is Heather Cox Richardsonism?
Nate Silver discusses Heather Cox Richardson's influence as a political writer and the cultural phenomenon surrounding her Substack, highlighting her appeal to liberal audiences.
1675. Tuesday's Assorted Links
The post highlights various stories that illustrate economic principles and trends, including pricing experiments, unemployment claims, and job market changes.
1676. Part 2: Current State of the Housing Market; Overview for mid-December 2025
An overview of the housing market's current state, focusing on inventory, sales, prices, and mortgage rates as of mid-December 2025.
1677. Europe’s Tech Lag: Does It Matter?
An argument that Europe's productivity growth lag behind the U.S. may be overstated, focusing on the significance of tech sector performance and measurement challenges.
1678. No Manufacturing Jolt from Tariffs
Jon Murphy discusses how tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration have failed to create manufacturing jobs, indicating a negative trend in job openings and hiring.
1679. Retail Sales Unchanged in October
Bill McBride discusses unchanged retail sales in October, highlighting a 3.5% year-over-year increase and revisions to previous months' data.
1680. Comments on November Employment Report
Bill McBride analyzes the November employment report, noting job losses, wage growth trends, and the increase in part-time workers for economic reasons.