It’s Only a Matter of Time Until Americans Pay for Trump’s Tariffs
Whether they come in the form of higher prices, lower quality, or fewer options, tariffs can’t hide forever.
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Fed Independence Insulates Interest Rate Decisions from Popularity
For more than a century, the Federal Reserve has operated independently of the political winds that blow through Washington. That separation helps ensure monetary policy decisions are guided by data — not popularity — even in an election year.
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Trump’s Tariffs at Different Rates Challenge Small Businesses Like Florists
Uneven tariff rates on imported goods are creating confusion and higher costs for small business owners — from florists to furniture makers — struggling to navigate a shifting trade landscape.
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Why Rising Egg Prices Are an Emotional Issue for American Shoppers
Eggs have become a barometer for inflation — a grocery aisle staple whose price swings stir more frustration than almost any other food. Here's why Americans take egg prices so personally.
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Viral Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cup Boosts Christmas Market Economy
A $10 chocolate-covered strawberry cup from Dubai has become a global holiday sensation — and an unlikely case study in how viral trends can ripple through the festive retail economy.
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Customs Broker Was a Low-Stress Job — Not in the Age of Tariffs
What was once a low-key profession is now under intense strain as U.S. tariff policy reshapes the day-to-day work of customs brokers.
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Day Care Inflation Is a Factor in the Decline of Mothers in the Workforce
Rising child-care costs are squeezing family budgets and nudging more mothers out of the labor force — a quiet drag on participation and household earnings.
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Argentina Offers a Cautionary Tale About Tariffs and Peanuts
Argentina’s auto and agricultural tariffs show how protection can boomerang—raising costs, snarling supply chains, and delivering political headaches. A timely lesson for “Liberation Day.”
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Super Bowl Staple: 7-Layer Dip Ingredient Prices Track Food Inflation
From beans to avocados to cheese, the seven ingredients in America’s favorite party dip tell the story of rising grocery costs — a delicious microcosm of food inflation.
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Empire State Building Tries Economists’ Favorite Surge Pricing Model
The Empire State Building is experimenting with surge pricing for tickets — applying an economic theory straight from the textbooks to one of New York’s most iconic tourist attractions.
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