Tag: Economic indicators
Trump Administration May Exclude Government Spending from GDP, Impact of DOGE Cuts
In a surprising turn of events, the Trump administration is considering a drastic measure that could have significant implications for the country's economic landscape. The proposal to exclude government spending from the calculation of...
Record-low Pending Home Sales in January
In January, pending home sales hit record lows due to a combination of high mortgage rates and soaring home prices. The National Association of Realtors reported a 4.6% drop in signed contracts for existing...
Starbucks, Medicaid, and Gold Card Visa: The Indicator Analysis
In this week's edition of "Indicators of the Week," we delve into a trio of fascinating topics making headlines. From the looming threat of Medicaid budget cuts to Starbucks' strategic shift back to its...
Consumers’ Economic Optimism: Data Analysis and Insights
In today's economic landscape, consumers' optimism about the future is wavering. The looming threat of inflation has cast a shadow over people's economic confidence, leading to concerns about spending habits and the overall financial...
Chicken Meat and Gulf Lawsuit Impact on Social Security: Analysis
The latest episode of Indicators of the Week delves into the intriguing intersection of stable chicken meat prices, a lawsuit looming over the Gulf of Mexico's name change, and the Trump administration's misleading assertions...
Impact of Research Funding Cuts: The Indicator Analysis
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has played a pivotal role in driving biomedical research in cities like Birmingham, Alabama, leading to groundbreaking discoveries in the treatment of various diseases. However, recent concerns about...
Inflation Surges Unexpectedly, No Relief in Sight
In a shocking turn of events, inflation rates have unexpectedly surged, causing prices of essential goods such as groceries, gasoline, and shelter to rise significantly. The latest report from the Labor Department revealed that...
Job Growth Slows in January, Labor Market Still Healthy
Job Growth Slows in January, Labor Market Still HealthyEmployers across the nation kept up with their hiring efforts in January, despite the biting cold weather that gripped much of the country. However, the pace...
Analyzing Deportation, Interest Rates, and Math: The Indicator from Planet Money
Analyzing Deportation, Interest Rates, and Math: The Indicator from Planet MoneyIn this week's episode of The Indicator from Planet Money, we delve into the pressing questions surrounding deportation, interest rates, and math in the...
