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Dealmaking genius or boy who cried wolf? Trump’s trade retreat sows doubts

Nothing is certain under this president – as seen in the inconsistent implementation of tariffs. And it has a longer-term economic cost

The Guardian - US · Apr 12, 2025

Trump didn’t care that the stock market was crashing. Bond yields were the ‘pain point’ that finally got him to pause tariffs

An alarming spike in 10-year Treasury yields finally persuaded Trump to act on tariffs.

Fortune · Apr 9, 2025

Trump May Have To Grapple with Returning Inflation

Cutting government spending and calling off the trade war would be steps in the right direction.

Reason · Feb 14, 2025

Kamala Harris' Dishonest and Stupid Price Control Proposal

Government intervention caused inflation, and it threatens to make matters worse.

Reason · Aug 19, 2024

COVID Stimulus Money Lined the Pockets of Scammers and Fueled Inflation

Money supposedly spent to help Americans may actually have done a lot of damage.

Reason · Apr 17, 2024

New Inflation Numbers Keep Economic Concerns Front and Center

The eroding value of the dollar inflicts pain, and Americans resent politicians who cause it.

Reason · Mar 13, 2024

Cass Sunstein on Unifying Principles of Liberalism

The famed Harvard law professor tries to outline a set of principles liberals - broadly defined - can agree on. And it's a strong effort, even though I have a few caveats and reservations.

Reason · Nov 28, 2023

Hoover's "Good Fellows" on the Supreme Court's Recent and Likely Upcoming Decisions

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaPF50Y2fgk I was a guest on this episode, together with Niall Ferguson and John Cochrane (moderated by Bill Whalen), discussing Students for Fair Admissions (from last Term), Missouri v. Biden and the Netchoice cases (which are pretty likely to come up this coming Term), and more. I much enjoyed doing…

Reason · Sep 26, 2023

Vanguard announces exit from net zero climate investment alliance

On December 2, the Federal Reserve’s board of governors released its proposed rule on climate risks for big banks, including its proposed environmental stress tests. The board asked for public comments:

Ballotpedia · Dec 13, 2022

Dairy farmers reassess futures before signing milk contracts, as many exit the industry

Twice a day for more than half a century, the Wilson family milked cows in their dairy at Calico Creek near Gympie. Now, owner Martin Wilson has called it quits and he's one of many leaving the industry.

ABC News · May 30, 2022