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PCE Measure of Shelter Declined to 3.7% YoY in September

1781. PCE Measure of Shelter Declined to 3.7% YoY in September

The post discusses the year-over-year changes in shelter costs according to CPI and PCE reports, highlighting a decline in shelter inflation rates.

Netflix will buy Warner Bros' studio and streaming businesses for $72 billion

1782. Netflix will buy Warner Bros' studio and streaming businesses for $72 billion

The Associated Press discusses Netflix's acquisition of Warner Bros' studio and streaming businesses for $72 billion, highlighting the significance of the merger in the entertainment industry.

They need to make you hate some group

1783. They need to make you hate some group

The discussion centers on the shifting perspectives regarding racial judgment, individualism, and group blame in political discourse, particularly in relation to immigration and social issues.

Personal Income Increased 0.4% in September; Spending Increased 0.3%

1784. Personal Income Increased 0.4% in September; Spending Increased 0.3%

Bill McBride discusses the increase in personal income and spending in September, along with details on inflation and personal saving rates.

NPR battles Trump executive order in court

1785. NPR battles Trump executive order in court

A legal dispute centers on NPR's claim that the Trump administration violated laws regarding public media treatment.

Cotality: House Price Growth Slowed to 1.1% YoY in October

1786. Cotality: House Price Growth Slowed to 1.1% YoY in October

Bill McBride discusses the slowdown in US home price growth to 1.1% YoY in October 2025, highlighting market adjustments and affordability challenges.

Innovations in Health Care

1787. Innovations in Health Care

Alex Tabarrok discusses health care innovations, focusing on the need for better data infrastructure and the CDC's response weaknesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Increasing Housing Supply

1788. Increasing Housing Supply

Kevin Corcoran discusses modular housing's potential to increase housing supply through technology and regulatory changes, emphasizing the importance of performance regulations over prescriptive ones.

Eggs, Lies and Gasoline

1789. Eggs, Lies and Gasoline

An argument that highlights the unfitness of a potential Federal Reserve chair due to ignorance and the degradation of public service standards in economic policy discussions.

China has invented a whole new way to do innovation

1790. China has invented a whole new way to do innovation

Noah Smith discusses the evolution of the innovation pipeline, highlighting the roles of various countries and institutions in transforming ideas into marketable products.

My Conversation with the excellent Dan Wang

1791. My Conversation with the excellent Dan Wang

Tyler Cowen discusses various topics with Dan Wang, including Chinese infrastructure, healthcare spending, and the differences in East Asian development models.

'New York Times' lawsuit creates a new headache for Pentagon chief Hegseth

1792. 'New York Times' lawsuit creates a new headache for Pentagon chief Hegseth

A lawsuit is filed against the Pentagon for restricting media access to important national security information, claiming a violation of constitutional rights.

In an era of rising prices, computers have gotten cheaper. (And why that may end)

1793. In an era of rising prices, computers have gotten cheaper. (And why that may end)

John Ruwitch discusses how technological advances have led to cheaper computers, but experts warn this trend may soon reverse.

U.S. health care is broken. Here are 3 ways it's getting worse

1794. U.S. health care is broken. Here are 3 ways it's getting worse

An argument that the U.S. health care system is deteriorating, highlighting issues affecting companies and investors within the industry.

Business Cycle Indicators: Industrial Production, Implied Employment, Alternatives

1795. Business Cycle Indicators: Industrial Production, Implied Employment, Alternatives

An argument that various economic indicators, including industrial production and employment data, provide insights into the business cycle and potential economic trends.

ADP Downside Surprise

1796. ADP Downside Surprise

The post discusses a significant drop in ADP private nonfarm payroll employment, analyzing its implications for the economy and potential recession indicators.

The US Financial Services Industry

1797. The US Financial Services Industry

Timothy Taylor discusses the evolution and transformation of the US financial services industry, highlighting shifts in GDP contribution and the rise of nonbank lending.

Trump administration rolls back fuel economy standards

1798. Trump administration rolls back fuel economy standards

Camila Domonoske discusses President Trump's decision to roll back fuel economy standards, labeling them as overly burdensome and part of broader regulatory changes.

Check your cheese: Shredded and grated varieties are recalled nationwide

1799. Check your cheese: Shredded and grated varieties are recalled nationwide

Rachel Treisman discusses the FDA's recall of specific brands of grated and shredded cheeses due to safety concerns.

Light Vehicle Sales Increased to 15.6 Million SAAR in October

1800. Light Vehicle Sales Increased to 15.6 Million SAAR in October

Light vehicle sales increased to 15.6 million SAAR in November, reflecting a 2.0% rise from October and influenced by various market factors.