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JULY 6, 2023

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JANUARY 2, 2025

This is true about equity and bond markets, specific company stocks, and economic data series. Or, as John Kenneth Galbraith observed, The only function of economic forecasting is to make astrology look respectable. ~~~ Public Enemy’s 13th album was titled “ Man Plans, God Laughs.” Please pre-order a copy today!

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NOVEMBER 29, 2024

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AUGUST 4, 2023

newsletter.abnormalreturns.com) Mixed media An example of how doing a simple task immediately could save a lot of hassle down the road. (abnormalreturns.com) Are you a financial adviser looking for some out-of-the-box thinking? Then check out our weekly e-mail newsletter. ckarchive.com) More people are simply avoiding the news.

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OCTOBER 19, 2023

I run through 30 charts in 30 minutes that explain where we are in the economic cycle, what markets are doing, and what it means to their portfolios. Diving deep down this rabbit hole, I pulled some interesting data from the Nieman Media lab at Harvard (via Bruce Melman ). 2 Regardless, something is amiss.

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MARCH 12, 2025

apolloacademy.com) How industrial production reacts to shocks to economic policy uncertainty. abnormalreturns.com) Mixed media Tearing stuff down doesn't create anything. (calculatedriskblog.com) The JOLTS report shows a slowing labor market. bonddad.blogspot.com) Another sign of increased (business) uncertainty. Well, you should be.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

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MARCH 13, 2025

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JULY 19, 2024

bigtechnology.com) Media Netflix ($NFLX) is unique in its ability to turn old shows into hits. wsj.com) Economics Q2 GDP is tracking around 2%. carsongroup.com) Political partisanship is working its way into real economic data. ft.com) Earlier on Abnormal Returns Podcast links: harsh economic truths. axios.com)

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DECEMBER 23, 2024

fa-mag.com) Economy Ten economic questions for 2024 including 'What will happen with house prices in 2025?' abnormalreturns.com) Mixed media Om Malik, "None of the media business models will work in the future neither advertising nor paywalls." calculatedriskblog.com) Ten risks for 2025 including the introduction of tariffs.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2024

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OCTOBER 9, 2023

nytimes.com) Economics Claudia Goldin has won the 2023 Nobel Prize in Economics. newsletter.abnormalreturns.com) Mixed media How Calendly acquires new customers. thewaiterspad.com) The Duolingo owl has become a social media star in its own right. (wsj.com) CRE Even Texas's office buildings are seeing high vacancy rates.

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MARCH 12, 2025

Economic uncertaintywhether it’s due to market volatility, rising inflation, or potential recessionscan feel overwhelming. Here are five practical tactics to help retirees weather economic uncertainty: Take a Break from the News Constantly consuming news and social media can lead to unnecessary panic.

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AUGUST 25, 2024

Vance's hometown of Middletown, OH is experiencing an economic turnaround. papers.ssrn.com) Is economic globalization really going in reverse? apolloacademy.com) The economic schedule for the coming week. newsletter.abnormalreturns.com) Mixed media A majority of the latest YC class is working on AI in some form or fashion.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

econbrowser.com) The Fed is always dealing with economic crosscurrents. tker.co) Why economic data is iffier: lower response rates. apolloacademy.com) The economic schedule for the coming week. newsletter.abnormalreturns.com) Mixed media Users are flocking to niche sites to share as the big platforms prioritize other content.

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OCTOBER 13, 2024

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JUNE 6, 2024

(nytimes.com) Sports The NBA has played their media rights game to perfection. bonddad.blogspot.com) Partisans don't let economic statistics stand in their way. spyglass.org) Sports leagues, including MLB, have struck a 'Faustian bargain' with gambling operations. Then check out our weekly e-mail newsletter.

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JANUARY 5, 2025

nber.org) The economic schedule for the coming week. abnormalreturns.com) Mixed media You have enough streaming subscriptions. (econbrowser.com) The U.S. consumer is still in good shape. apolloacademy.com) Fertility rates are dropping around the world, but some factors explain the differential rates. Well, you should.

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APRIL 11, 2024

theatlantic.com) Financial media Robinhood-backed ($HOOD) Sherwood News has launched. bonddad.blogspot.com) Why economic cycles are now more muted. abnormalreturns.com) Some interesting developments in the financial media space. (ft.com) Strategy All-time highs shouldn't prevent you from investing in the stock market.

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JANUARY 24, 2025

(calculatedriskblog.com) Earlier on Abnormal Returns Podcast links: basic economics. abnormalreturns.com) Mixed media Substack really wants you to engage with its app. abnormalreturns.com) What you missed in our Thursday linkfest. abnormalreturns.com) Longform links: outperforming others. Well, you should.

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MAY 12, 2024

vox.com) Economy Some signs of economic caution. klementoninvesting.substack.com) The economic schedule for the coming week. newsletter.abnormalreturns.com) Mixed media RIP, Jim Simons. Why isn't anyone talking about it? reason.com) America's prison population is rapidly aging. Then check out our weekly e-mail newsletter.

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MAY 24, 2023

This week saw the release of the Fed’s big annual research report, Economic Well-Being of U.S. You may know the report for the annual media funfest over the question on Unexpected Expenses : “ Could you cover a $400 emergency expense completely using cash? Households in 2022. ” (yes or no).

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JANUARY 29, 2025

February 17, 2015) Click for video [link] Source: Economics Media Library The post The Daily Show: Wage Against the Machine appeared first on The Big Picture.

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JULY 28, 2024

vox.com) Work Research on how race, class and location affect economic mobility in the U.S. ft.com) The economic schedule for the coming week. newsletter.abnormalreturns.com) Mixed media The best books of the year so far including "The Hunter" by Tana French. wsj.com) In praise of the public pool. sherwood.news)

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DECEMBER 1, 2024

econbrowser.com) The economic schedule for the coming week. abnormalreturns.com) Mixed media Some book recommendations from Seth Godin including "Hum: A Novel" by Helen Phillips. (sherwood.news) Economy Real wages are still rising. econbrowser.com) Don't mix household and establishment payroll data. Well, you should.

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OCTOBER 15, 2023

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AUGUST 14, 2024

morningstar.com) Understanding official economic data is a skill in and of itself. newsletter.abnormalreturns.com) Mixed media The Cowboys are estimated to be worth more than $10 billion. (bonddad.blogspot.com) Mortgage applications are picking up. axios.com) A slowing economy doesn't a recession make. sportico.com)

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

econbrowser.com) The economic data through July were largely positive. apolloacademy.com) The economic schedule for the coming week. newsletter.abnormalreturns.com) Mixed media Why Americans have seemingly stopped moving. (wsj.com) Economy Q3 GDP is tracking mid-2% growth. nytimes.com) Instantaneous core PCE is running at 2.2%.

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OCTOBER 22, 2023

calculatedrisk.substack.com) The economic schedule for the coming week. newsletter.abnormalreturns.com) Mixed media Om Malik, "Yes, teenagers are spending a lot more time on social media — just not as much on what we old-timers call social media." (vox.com) The new Direct File program will not cover state returns.

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The Big Picture

MAY 16, 2024

If you have a bearish mindset , and seek confirmation of that perspective, then the next economic critique after the Misery Index you try on for size is “Stagflation.” Like so much of the “ If it bleeds it leads ” media, there is far less to this scary threat in the data than advertised.

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JULY 14, 2024

nbcnews.com) Economy An economic soft landing is still on track. dallasfed.org) The economic schedule for the coming week. newsletter.abnormalreturns.com) Mixed media There is a big difference between giving up and quitting. (bloomberg.com) Metal thieves are stripping America's cities. joylere.substack.com)

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JUNE 9, 2024

wsj.com) Investing in ports has positive spillover economic effects. wsj.com) The economic schedule for the coming week. newsletter.abnormalreturns.com) Mixed media A few quotes on D-Day. (nytimes.com) Russia's population has been shrinking for decades. wsj.com) Policy What happens if the 2017 tax cuts lapse.

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JULY 16, 2024

econbrowser.com) Chinese economic sentiment has not rebounded from the pandemic. newsletter.abnormalreturns.com) Mixed media A review of "Clear Thinking" by Shane Parrish. (housingwire.com) Evictions are on the rise in a lot of localities. wsj.com) Economy National homebuilder confidence is soft.

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APRIL 8, 2024

marketwatch.com) How India could help drive global economic growth. newsletter.abnormalreturns.com) Mixed media Om Malik, "And not just newsletters — even the rapidly expanding podcast ecosystem is following the all too familiar trajectory of increased output and decreasing quality." Then check out our weekly e-mail newsletter.

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MARCH 2, 2025

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APRIL 30, 2024

disciplinefunds.com) The economic tables have turned as Greece, Spain and Portugal outperform. newsletter.abnormalreturns.com) Mixed media AI is in its experimentation phase. (biopharmadive.com) CEOs Corporate execs get a good deal when they fly on their corporate jets. wsj.com) This CEO is taking advantage of his company discount.

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MAY 2, 2024

riabiz.com) Why Hunterbrook Media is going to struggle at its dual missions. and Europe are decoupling economically. newsletter.abnormalreturns.com) Mixed media Horse racing has a doping problem. (fastcompany.com) What Yardi wants with WeWork. drorpoleg.com) The cloud is (very) capital intensive. calculatedriskblog.com) The U.S.

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