Big Tech delivers... but oil steals the show

Geopolitical tensions remain elevated as uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz keeps oil markets tight, with no clear resolution in sight. Despite this, global equities continue to show resilience. Central banks are holding rates steady, but the tone is shifting — particularly ...  Show more

Two major headlines hit markets yesterday: a report that OpenAI may be missing internal revenue and user growth targets, and the United Arab Emirates are stepping away from OPEC. Nasdaq 100 fell 1%, as oil prices rallied on near-term supply concerns, even as longer-dated contract ...  Show more

Inflation is a term we hear often, especially when discussing the economy and our personal finances. But have you ever wondered how it's calculated and why it sometimes feels like your expenses are rising faster than the official inflation rate? In our latest podcast episode, I a ...  Show more

It’s no secret that we’ve been living in inflationary times, but inflation is always the harbinger of higher interest rates and if they were to go up, what happens? Lessons from Zillow, the problem of tomorrow's big data, yesterday's invented barter, and the amount of debt out th ...  Show more

While inflation has eased in recent months, rent costs are still running above pre-pandemic norms. What’s driving the strength in rental markets, and what are the implications for inflation going forward? Join Phoebe White, Head of U.S. Inflation Strategy, and Antho ...

The single issue that might decide the upcoming presidential election also happens to be: very confusing. Political economist Mark Blyth helps us understand: how inflation starts, how inflation is stopped, and shares his theory about why the powers-that-be may be just as confused ...  Show more