EconomyStupid

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By ADIL SAYEED

· Launched 2 years ago

Vibes still low, but not as low as Index shows

Trump economist Hassett is right for wrong reason saying Index of Consumer Sentiment (ICS) is wrong. Claudia Sahm diagnoses what’s gone wrong with ICS.

Jun 12•ADIL SAYEED

Good news, bad news day for Junior Donald's prospects. Jobs up, gas price down. But, economic vibes still sinking. Bad inflation news coming next week.

May 8•ADIL SAYEED

Read only if you are a vibes nerd and/or use sentiment data in a model.

Apr 19•ADIL SAYEED

Bigliest jump in inflation in 5 years. Consumer vibes down another -7%.

Apr 10•ADIL SAYEED

Solution?! “take one less trip to Starbucks, and … gas goes a little further”

Mar 27•ADIL SAYEED

Gas prices up +22% in 2 weeks. Will 2026 be like 1973, 1979-80, 1990 for US economy?

Mar 13•ADIL SAYEED

On the surface at least. Misery index hasn’t been this steady in 6 decades.

Feb 24•ADIL SAYEED