CPI Drops Tomorrow, PPI Follows—If You Trust the Numbers
The consumer price index (CPI)* report will be released tomorrow, and the producer price index (PPI) report will be released on Wednesday. *for those that trust the data
Rubio's Hoped Iran Peace Offer Fails to Materialize
Rubio had said he hoped to receive “a serious offer” from Iran regarding a peace deal by late Friday, but the day ended without a public update. https://t.co/mxnWRYVD8q
S&P Climbs 12% on Just 42 Contributing Stocks
The S&P 500 ripped nearly 12% higher since 4-1, but UBS analysts say the S&P 500’s “effective constituents” **the number of stocks materially contributing to the index’s gain** fell to a record low of 42 last week.
Gen Z Savings Rate Climbs to 6.2% in 2025
Gen Z's savings rate has risen every year since 2022, most recently jumping to 6.2% in 2025 from 5.9% in 2024.
Fed up with Coinbase's Missteps, Awaiting Crypto Thaw
I’m tired of hearing about Coinbase. They bulked up and trimmed down. Poorly managed. Wake me up after the crypto winter.
Faulty Leak Test Grounds the Plane
Not how to test for leaks in gear or nose steering. This plane ended up grounded. https://t.co/0yr9NKzjvY
From Shoes to AI: Launching BirdBrain
I’m going to start a shoe company with venture capital and then turn it into an AI company. Calling it BirdBrain.
IRS Workforce Drops 28% After Probationary Cuts
The IRS started 2025 with 102,000 employees. After cuts to probationary workers (those who have been there for less than a year) and buyouts, the IRS ended the year with about 74,000.
Cayman Islands Poised to Profit From Iran‑Dubai Conflict
The Cayman Islands is among the offshore financial centres that could benefit from Iran’s attacks on Dubai.
Jobs, Not Free Rides, End NYC Dependency
Free rides are nice. Know what’s better? A job that makes the ride irrelevant. NYC decided subsidizing the symptom is easier than fixing the system. Cheaper politics, more expensive outcomes. Imagine if we created pathways to income instead of permanent dependency on...
Transatlantic Fares Jump $200 for 20‑day Bookings
Transatlantic flight tickets 20 days out already cost $200 more on average than they did a month ago, a Deutsche Bank AG analysis found.
Global Airfares Surge 24% to $465 This Week
Average global airfares jumped 24% to $465 on the week beginning March 9, compared with the same time last year, according to airfare tracker OAG.
Borrowing From Citizens, Hoping They Die Before Repayment
You let the government borrow from you with hope you pop off before you collect what you paid into the system.
Wargames Predict US Ammo Shortage Within Two Weeks
In simulated wargames to analyze how a conflict with China might play out, national-security experts said they found that the U.S. would run out of critical munitions in two weeks or less.
War Ends Only With Warranty and Roadside Assistance?
We’ll end the war if we get guarantees’ … So now we’re asking if it comes with an extended warranty and roadside assistance?