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Published: 2026-07-03T06:01:00
- Sarah O’Connor warns that AI and automation could displace skilled workers and flood markets with low‑quality goods.
- The discussion highlights which professions are most vulnerable and what actions workers can take to protect themselves.
- Listeners are invited to join the Cautionary Club for deeper analysis and exclusive content.
Tags:
artificial intelligence · automation · future of work · labor market · policy · skill · technology
Published: 2026-07-03T05:06:45
- Finland’s construction sector faces severe unemployment while seasonal retail jobs attract thousands of applicants.
- Policy makers are debating importing foreign labor despite a large pool of unemployed skilled Finnish workers.
- The situation illustrates how ideological policy choices have created a mismatch between labor supply and demand.
Tags:
construction · economy · housing · immigration · labor market · policy · unemployment
Published: 2026-07-03T05:03:09
- Only about a quarter of French homes have air conditioning, a result of long‑standing climate‑friendly regulations.
- Public opinion now strongly supports expanding cooling in homes, schools, and hospitals amid record heat waves.
- The debate pits climate ideology against basic public‑health needs, exposing the political use of environmental policy.
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air conditioning · climate · energy · heat wave · policy · public health · regulation
Published: 2026-07-03T05:02:40
- A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows one‑in‑five Americans will not celebrate Independence Day and many doubt the nation’s longevity.
- Political polarization is presented as a symptom of deeper economic stress, debt, and declining living standards.
- The article argues that preserving constitutional freedoms requires a shared national identity beyond partisan divides.
Tags:
constitution · division · economy · freedom · national identity · political polarization · public opinion
Published: 2026-07-02T23:39:23
- Using the latest CPI nowcast, real average hourly earnings for private production workers have fallen since February.
- The chart shows a widening gap between nominal wage growth and price inflation.
- The trend signals declining purchasing power for non‑supervisory labor.
Tags:
earnings · economics · inflation · labor market · price index · real wage · wage
Published: 2026-07-02T23:23:30
- June non‑farm payrolls rose only 57,000, well below consensus, indicating a slowdown in employment growth.
- Adjusted civilian employment shows a downward trend despite noisy month‑to‑month revisions.
- The coincident index is growing more slowly than official GDP, highlighting divergence between labor and output indicators.
Tags:
business cycle · economics · employment · gross domestic product · indicator · industrial production · nonfarm payroll
Published: 2026-07-02T22:19:22
- Asian equity markets were mixed, with the Nikkei falling sharply while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rose modestly.
- European indices posted gains, led by the DAX and CAC 40, as the euro strengthened against the dollar.
- U.S. markets saw the DJIA rise, the S&P 500 flat, and the Nasdaq decline, while commodity prices moved higher for gold and silver.
Tags:
bond · commodity · currency · energy · finance · investment · stock market
Published: 2026-07-02T21:29:24
- The piece contrasts Andrew Sullivan’s 2009 debate with Ta‑Nehisi Coates and later accusations of “neo‑Marxism.”
- It argues that labeling progressive ideas as Marxist serves to delegitimize legitimate calls for equity and inclusion.
- The author warns that such rhetoric can stifle genuine debate and turn cultural disputes into ideological battles.
Tags:
culture war · free speech · identity politics · ideology · intellectual debate · marxism · politics
Published: 2026-07-02T20:38:05
- California’s carrier‑of‑last‑resort rules force AT&T to maintain an obsolete copper telephone network at a cost of about $6 billion a year.
- The state’s procedural hurdles prevent AT&T from retiring POTS even after the FCC authorizes discontinuance nationwide.
- Economists argue that the regulation creates a hidden tax on modernization, delaying fiber and wireless deployment across the country.
Tags:
copper network · economics · fiber · infrastructure · policy · regulation · telecommunication
Published: 2026-07-02T20:03:34
- Housing unaffordability stems from delayed life‑course milestones, rising inequality, and decades of restrictive policy.
- Wealth transfers within families (the “Bank of Mum and Dad”) have increased, turning the issue into inter‑generational transmission of inequality.
- Renting has become a long‑term state for many young adults, not a brief transition, because of structural supply constraints.
Tags:
demography · economics · home ownership · housing · inequality · policy · wealth transfer
Published: 2026-07-02T18:47:06
- Brazil’s antitrust agency CADE is scrutinising AI “reverse acqui‑hires” as potential killer acquisitions and talent‑hoarding moves.
- Empirical studies in pharma and digital markets show limited evidence that such deals systematically suppress competition.
- The article argues that aggressive enforcement may deter beneficial collaborations and that antitrust policy should be evidence‑based.
Tags:
acquisition · antitrust · artificial intelligence · competition · economics · policy · talent
Published: 2026-07-02T18:00:59
- Steve Laipply explains how bond ladders can be built cheaply using iShares fixed‑income ETFs instead of individual bonds.
- Ladders provide cash‑flow certainty and allow investors to reinvest at higher rates when interest rates rise.
- The discussion covers diversification, pricing, maturity selection, and the trade‑off between yield and credit risk.
Tags:
bond · duration · exchange traded fund · finance · investment · portfolio · risk
Published: 2026-07-02T17:30:00
- Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ “Great British Summer Savings” offers only temporary tax cuts on leisure, failing to address underlying supply constraints.
- Theme‑park queues illustrate the broader UK problem of under‑investment and planning restrictions that limit capacity.
- The author argues that real growth requires expanding supply—more parks, power lines, housing—not short‑term tax gimmicks.
Tags:
economy · growth · infrastructure · policy · supply · tax · theme park
Published: 2026-07-02T17:03:09
- DeLong announces his retirement from UC Berkeley, noting higher net income and reduced administrative burden.
- He worries that more free time may lead to a “sea‑squirt” effect—loss of intellectual engagement.
- He outlines plans to increase speaking engagements, attend conferences, and expand his Substack presence.
Tags:
academic · economics · pension · policy · productivity · retirement · workload
Published: 2026-07-02T16:00:00
- From 1790 to 2025, US trade as a share of GDP rose sharply after 1970 and has recently plateaued.
- The trade balance shifted from near parity to a persistent deficit over the last three decades.
- Tariff rates were high for most of history, fell after WWII, and have risen again only recently.
Tags:
economy · export · history · import · policy · tariff · trade
Published: 2026-07-02T15:55:54
- Recent revisions to the US employment data have lowered the headline unemployment rate to 4.2%.
- Large rolling revisions, both upward and downward, have reduced the reliability of the monthly headline figure.
- The article cautions analysts to treat the headline number with skepticism given the volatility of revisions.
Tags:
economics · labor market · measurement · policy · revision · statistics · unemployment
Published: 2026-07-02T15:23:56
- The Supreme Court’s decision in *Trump v. Slaughter* allows the president to fire heads of independent agencies like the FTC at will.
- The author argues that the ruling does not fundamentally alter agency effectiveness, noting the FTC already functioned as an executive‑branch tool.
- Potential concerns about increased presidential control are weighed against the historical precedent of at‑will removals in other agencies.
Tags:
agency · court · executive power · independence · law · policy · removal
Published: 2026-07-02T14:38:20
- July’s jobs report added 57 k jobs, but the World Cup likely inflated the number by about 40 k.
- Labor‑force participation fell by 720 k while employment dropped by 507 k, indicating a weak underlying labor market.
- Manufacturing added only 3 k jobs, and federal employment has shrunk by over 300 k since early 2025.
Tags:
economics · employment · federal employment · labor market · manufacturing · wage · world cup
Published: 2026-07-02T14:19:00
- The article claims Trump’s policies weakened U.S. naval capabilities in the Strait of Hormuz.
- It argues that the U.S. defense industrial base is under‑invested, relying on outdated, just‑in‑time production.
- The author calls for a massive domestic “Arsenal of Democracies” to rebuild U.S. defense capacity.
Tags:
conflict · defense · economics · military · policy · procurement · strategic
Published: 2026-07-02T13:59:08
- Hamilton’s 1791 report advocated government subsidies and protective tariffs to develop U.S. manufacturing.
- While he recognized opportunity costs, he over‑estimated the state’s ability to pick winning industries.
- The author concludes Hamilton would likely oppose modern protectionist arguments that ignore his support for foreign capital.
Tags:
economics · history · manufacturing · policy · subsidy · tariff · trade
Published: 2026-07-02T12:24:34
- The article showcases John Jay’s MA program graduates influencing housing policy, rent regulation, and progressive politics.
- It highlights the program’s low tuition, part‑time format, and emphasis on heterodox economics.
- Applications for the Fall 2026 cohort are open, inviting students committed to policy‑oriented research.
Tags:
career · economics · education · housing · policy · program · research
Published: 2026-07-02T11:38:49
- The Global Market Index (GMI) is forecast to return 7.8% annually, below its 10‑year historical average of 10%.
- US equities are expected to underperform their decade‑long track record, while other asset classes also show modest outlooks.
- Three models (building‑block, equilibrium, adjusted) are averaged to generate the forecasts.
Tags:
asset · economics · finance · forecast · investment · model · return
Published: 2026-07-02T11:30:59
- A curated list of articles covering AI’s impact on outsourcing, grocery price inflation, and the Bobby Bonilla contract.
- The reads also include analyses of wealth trends, mega‑M&A, remote‑work challenges for graduates, and decision‑fatigue research.
- The post ends with a video on the history of mechanical time.
Tags:
analysis · article · culture · economics · finance · market · technology
Published: 2026-07-02T11:26:12
- Commentary on the Supreme Court’s *Trump v. Slaughter* decision and its implications for agency independence.
- Links to pieces on AI’s labor‑market effects, the NIH’s political capture, and the cultural relevance of the Declaration of Independence.
- The post aggregates diverse viewpoints on law, policy, and technology.
Tags:
culture · economics · government · law · policy · research · technology
Published: 2026-07-02T09:30:00
- A Hayek quotation notes that public opinion evolves slowly, with new ideas spreading from a few to the majority.
- The author emphasizes that ideas have concrete consequences in society.
- The quote is taken from the definitive edition of Hayek’s *The Constitution of Liberty*.
Tags:
history · idea · opinion · philosophy · politics · quotation · society
Published: 2026-07-02T08:03:00
- The piece reviews recent biographies of Eric Hobsbawm, praising his narrative of the 19th‑century but noting his limits for the 20th‑century.
- It contrasts Hobsbawm’s Marxist teleology with newer historiographical approaches.
- The author encourages readers to revisit Hobsbawm’s work in light of contemporary scholarship.
Tags:
biography · culture · economics · historiography · history · marxism · revolution
Published: 2026-07-02T07:55:00
- John Taylor of Caroline warned that political privilege creates cronyism and that wealth should arise from productive activity.
- He advocated fragmented authority and opposed central banking and debt‑financed standing armies.
- Taylor’s ideas anticipate modern public‑choice critiques of government‑granted economic privileges.
Tags:
agrarian · cronyism · economics · freedom · history · policy · politics
Published: 2026-07-02T07:35:00
- The 1776 Declaration of Independence introduced universal natural‑rights language that inspired revolutions worldwide.
- It shifted political legitimacy from divine right to popular sovereignty, influencing France, Haiti, Latin America, and later decolonization.
- The document demonstrated that a people could justify independence through ideas rather than lineage.
Tags:
democracy · history · ideology · independence · philosophy · politics · revolution
Published: 2026-07-02T07:29:00
- Hamilton’s 1791 Report advocated subsidies and protective tariffs to develop U.S. manufacturing.
- He underestimated market forces, the knowledge problem, and the risk of political capture of subsidies.
- The author concludes Hamilton’s vision lacked confidence in free‑market mechanisms and over‑relied on government direction.
Tags:
economics · history · industrial policy · manufacturing · policy · subsidy · tariff
Published: 2026-07-02T05:05:27
- Ukraine pays $2,200 for captured Russian soldiers and $330 for confirmed kills, turning combat outcomes into monetary rewards.
- The “E‑Points” system lets units exchange verified combat results for drones and other equipment.
- The article warns that monetising human life erodes moral barriers and makes war more like a video game.
Tags:
drone · economics · incentive · military · policy · technology · warfare
Published: 2026-07-02T05:03:11
- Poland’s intelligence chief says Russia’s aggression is high and Europe must act as if war is inevitable.
- European governments are increasing defense budgets, discussing conscription, and preparing civil‑defense measures.
- The author links this militarisation to sovereign‑debt pressures that make external conflict a convenient fiscal outlet.
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budget · defense · economy · geopolitics · military · policy · security
Published: 2026-07-02T05:02:36
- ADP added 98 k jobs in June, below expectations and down from May’s 122 k, with most gains in education and health services.
- Leisure, hospitality, and manufacturing showed weak hiring, reflecting a softening labor market.
- Wage growth slowed, suggesting reduced competition for workers as the economy approaches the end of its cycle.
Tags:
economics · employment · labor market · manufacturing · service sector · trend · wage
Published: 2026-07-02T02:34:50
- The upcoming Armstrong Economics conference will be open to the public and feature a session on “how the world works.”
- Attendees will receive a copy of the author’s new book, with a recorded version available later.
- The event aims to disseminate economic knowledge beyond the usual academic audience.
Tags:
conference · economics · education · event · knowledge · learning · public outreach
Published: 2026-07-02T01:00:00
- Chile’s business confidence index fell to 46.0 in June, below the neutral 50‑point threshold.
- Retail and industrial sentiment weakened, while construction and mining showed modest improvement.
- The decline reflects growing pessimism among firms about the domestic economic outlook.
Tags:
business · chile · confidence · economy · indicator · sector · survey
Published: 2026-07-02T01:00:00
- Euro‑area unemployment held steady at 6.2% in May, matching April’s reading.
- Finland recorded the highest rate at 10.8%, while Bulgaria and Cyprus were at the low end.
- The stability masks divergent labor‑market conditions across member states.
Tags:
economy · euro area · labor market · policy · region · statistics · unemployment
Published: 2026-07-02T01:00:00
- Mexico’s manufacturing PMI fell to 47.3 in June, extending a 27‑month contraction streak.
- Non‑manufacturing PMI improved slightly to 49.0 but remained below the 50.0 expansion threshold.
- Both sectors show declining new orders, output, and employment, indicating continued weakness.
Tags:
business · economy · indicator · manufacturing · mexico · purchasing manager index · services
Published: 2026-07-02T01:00:00
- South Korea’s CPI rose 3.2% YoY in June, the strongest reading since December 2023.
- Food, non‑alcoholic beverages and recreation prices accelerated, while housing and utilities eased slightly.
- Core inflation remained steady at 2.5% YoY, indicating persistent price pressures.
Tags:
consumer · economy · inflation · korea · price · statistics · trend
Published: 2026-07-02T01:00:00
- Sweden’s economic sentiment index rose to 102.7 in June, its highest level since June 2022.
- Industrial, construction, services and consumer sentiment all improved, while retail sentiment weakened.
- The reading suggests a more optimistic near‑term outlook for the Swedish economy.
Tags:
business · economy · indicator · sector · sentiment · survey · sweden
Published: 2026-07-02T01:00:00
- Chile’s annual economic activity fell 0.9% in May, a slowdown from the 1.2% decline in April.
- Mining performance improved slightly, while non‑mining activity showed modest growth.
- Month‑on‑month, activity contracted 0.2% after a 0.1% gain in April.
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activity · chile · economy · growth · mining · sector · statistics