Commentary

WWU Center for Economic and Business Research️ 5 hours ago

It is that time of year again -- If you are searching for your long-lost passion/dream job it is time to tune up your resume! Oscar Meyer is recruiting for the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile. Yes, you can join the Hotdogger program! https://buff.ly/l9qV3L3

WWU Center for Economic and Business Research️ 7 hours ago

‘Fodder for a recession’: Top economist Mark Zandi warns about so many Americans ‘already living on the financial edge’ in a K-shaped economy. https://buff.ly/afs0hEO

WWU Center for Economic and Business Research️ 8 hours ago

Senate Republicans are pursuing a plan that would let Obamacare health insurance subsidies expire and instead provide money directly to Americans who buy bare-bones insurance plans. This could have economic consequences. https://buff.ly/9ZjWGSj

WWU Center for Economic and Business Research️ 9 hours ago

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point yesterday in a 9-3 vote. The Fed made its decision in an effort to support the weakening job market. Stubborn inflation and delayed economic data complicated the decision-making process. Fed policymakers say in updated forecasts that they expect to cut interest rates just once more in 2026. Inflation has come down significantly, but it still remains above the Fed’s 2% target, tariffs have pushed up the price of imported goods. Although Fed officials don’t believe tariffs will have a long-lasting effect on inflation https://buff.ly/52KIOkl

WWU Center for Economic and Business Research️ 23 hours ago

Customs and Border Protection may soon review international tourists’ social media accounts. People visiting the U.S. from abroad may have to submit up to five years’ of social media activity. It is expected to further decrease tourism. https://buff.ly/ZQhLJzW

WWU Center for Economic and Business Research️ 1 day ago

Silver extended gains after surpassing $60 an ounce for the first time, with momentum coming from supply tightness and bets on further monetary easing by the Fed. https://buff.ly/0JEhQFf