Economic Analysis
Beyond the Bill: Why Click Energy’s Price Hike is a Bellwether for the Broader Economy
A small price hike signals big economic shifts. We dissect Click Energy’s rate increase and its wider impact on finance, investing, and household budgets.
The Fed’s ‘Golden Path’: Austan Goolsbee on Navigating the US Economy’s Future
A deep dive into Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee’s take on inflation, interest rates, and the US economy’s potential for a ‘golden path’ soft landing.
The Great Leisure Myth: Why AI and Productivity Won’t Kill the 40-Hour Work Week
Despite advances in AI and productivity, a future of abundant leisure remains unlikely, especially in America, due to deep-seated cultural and economic forces.
High-Stakes on the High Seas: China’s New Port Fees Signal a New Wave in the US-China Economic Standoff
A new tit-for-tat port fee dispute between the US and China signals a new front in their economic standoff, with major implications for global trade.
The $5,000 Gold Prophecy: Decoding Bank of America’s Bold Bet on a New Commodity Supercycle
Bank of America’s bold $5,000 gold forecast signals a new commodity supercycle, driven by central bank buying, de-dollarization, and green energy demand.