CPI Preview: Inflation Spike Fueled by Memory Prices and Statistical Effects
The upcoming Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for April is anticipated to reveal a notable uptick in inflation, a trend that may temporarily obscure...
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Trump Immigration Crackdown’s Economic Chill: New Research on Labor Market Impacts
Shortly after Inauguration Day in 2025, Planet Money visited Little Village, a predominantly Mexican-American neighborhood in Chicago.
Texas Attorney General Sues Netflix Over Alleged User Data Collection
Netflix is facing a lawsuit in Texas, with Attorney General Ken Paxton accusing the streaming service of "spying" on users, including children, by collecting...
UK Borrowing Costs Surge Amid Political Uncertainty and Inflation Fears
Government borrowing costs in the United Kingdom experienced a significant increase on Tuesday, driven by mounting uncertainty surrounding the political future of Prime Minister...
Trump Readies for Beijing Summit With Xi Amid AI Chip Sales and Farm Goods Focus
President Donald Trump is slated to travel to China this week for a significant summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Traders Shift Back to Majority Buy in the Nikkei 225 Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Inflation Concerns
equity index futures experienced a slight retreat as investors awaited April Consumer Price Index (CPI) data and continued to monitor developments in the Middle...
Q2 Market Risks Rise as Oil Rally and Inflation Pressure Equity Momentum
The first quarter of 2026 presented a series of unexpected developments, most notably the United States' engagement with Iran, which led to the closure...
Calbee Adopts Black and White Packaging Amidst Ink Supply Disruptions Linked to Middle East Tensions
Japanese snack giant Calbee is implementing a temporary change to its packaging, switching to black and white designs for some of its most recognizable...
Private Sector Added 109,000 Jobs in April, Exceeding Expectations
Companies in the private sector added 109,000 jobs in April, according to the latest report from payroll processing firm ADP released on Wednesday.
Trump’s $1 Million ‘Gold Card’ Visa Program Faces Skepticism Amid Delays and Legal Challenges
President Donald Trump's ambitious "Gold Card" initiative, designed to attract global wealth by offering U.