Economy
-
Would Trump's tariff proposals lift the US economy or break it?
Talking Points Economists say fees would raise prices for American families
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
Talking Points -
Why can't China turn its economy around?
Today's Big Question The post-pandemic crisis puts pressure on Communist Party leaders
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
Today's Big Question -
Will the housing slump ever end?
Today's Big Question Probably not until mortgage rates come down
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
Today's Big Question -
US inflation cools further in welcome sign for economy
Speed Read Prices fell in June for the first time in four years
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
Speed Read -
The precipitous fall of the Japanese yen
Under the Radar The Yen recently below 160 to the dollar, its lowest value in more than 30 years
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
Under the Radar -
Kenya unrest: a warning for Africa's future?
Today's Big Question Youth-led anger over unemployment, debt and corruption reflects tensions simmering across the continent
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
Today's Big Question -
Barcelona's Airbnb ban: a sign of things to come?
Talking Point Crackdown on short-term lets to combat unaffordable housing echoes similar moves elsewhere, but anti-tourism protests could prove self-defeating
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
Talking Point -
Can the dollar stay on top?
Today's Big Question Political dysfunction could undermine the world's reserve currency. But not yet.
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
Today's Big Question -
The lipstick index: sign of the economic times
In the Spotlight Shoppers treat themselves to small indulgences in times of economic hardship
By Julia O'Driscoll, The Week UK Published
In the Spotlight -
'Designing loneliness into American floor plans'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
Instant Opinion -
'Diplomacy and symbolism matter tremendously'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
Instant Opinion -
What are meme stocks and why are they back?
The Explainer Like it or not, GameStop and AMC are back on Wall Street
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
The Explainer -
The economics of taxpayer-subsidized stadiums
In Depth Shiny new stadiums can end up costing taxpayers billions
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
In Depth -
How Wall Street and Endless Shrimp may have killed Red Lobster
Under the Radar The company's shrimp deal may have worked a little too well
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
Under the Radar