Why do economists obsess over uncertainty? Because waiting is easy. If the news might clear soon, firms delay big irreversible decisions. Multiply that across the economy and growth softens.

Pete Hegseth’s focused on the cost of the bomb. I’m more interested in the size of the economic crater.⁣ ⁣ And that crater may be 10 to 100 times larger.⁣ ⁣ For many families, that translates into thousands — perhaps tens of thousands — of dollars.

Two weeks in, Platypus Economics is doing well. But to really succeed, we need sponsors. It's simple economics, really. Insight: I bet some of my Platypals work in the real world, with real jobs, and advertising budgets. If that's you, reach out: sponsor@platypuseconomics.com

Even if Middle East tensions ease, futures markets are signaling oil prices will stay elevated for months — maybe years.⁣ ⁣ That's the "Iran tax." And it's not going away anytime soon, regardless of what the White House says about prices coming down.

Consumer sentiment is near a 75-year low.⁣ ⁣ But increasingly, these surveys may be measuring partisanship as much as economics.⁣ ⁣ In other words, they may be asking “Do you like the president?” as much as “Do you like the economy?”

Opportunity cost is Econ 101 with real stakes: the cost of a choice is not just dollars spent, but what you gave up. For war, that means not only destruction, but all the prosperity that never gets a chance to exist.

Right now, the AI boom mostly shows up as investment: chips, data centers, infrastructure. ⁣ ⁣ The real question is whether those foundations eventually help workers and firms do more with less.

Since Trump returned to office, 86% of net new payroll jobs have gone to women. Women now hold slightly more nonfarm payroll jobs than men — 50.02%.⁣ ⁣ The labor market has shifted. The question is whether our policies and politics have noticed.

"If what you want is rate cuts, here's the thing you don't do. You don't go and bomb a country in the Middle East upsetting global energy markets and pushing prices up across the board."

Two things can be true at once: private credit isn't identical to 2008-era shadow banking, and some of the same vulnerabilities may be creeping back. Similar enough to inspect closely.

Prefer to get it straight to your inbox every month? Sign up here to never miss an issue www.ceh.ac.uk/ukceh-newsle... 2/2

Trump: "I think the elections are so rigged. And we have to do something about it. And we're gonna do something about it."

It feels special when a player arrives, yet bittersweet when they go, because every goodbye takes away a piece of the journey you enjoyed watching. 💔 #liverpoolfc #liverpool #lfc #ynwa #football #soccer #footballnews #footballplayers #footballculture #fyp #bluesky #sport #sports

Okay, so the $billion is for Trump's bunker "under" the ballroom. To me that's spending taxpayer money on the ballroom that nobody but Trump and his enablers wanted. 🗽

🟧 Écolos, la grande répression : « 17 interpellations, 5 jours de garde à vue pour être finalement acquittés » Nicolas Batista, militant au sein de la legal team de Rouen, convoqué #AuPoste pour revenir sur le rouleau compresseur face auquel les militant·es s’organisent.

Sanctions ukrainiennes Novorossiisk En feu, le terminal pétrolier de Grushovaya Transneft est le plus grand dépôt de pétrole du Caucase. La base pétrolière se compose de réservoirs souterrains et aériens d'une capacité totale d'environ 1,2 million de tonnes de produits pétroliers.

FINAL: Royals 5, Mariners 0 #HEYHEYHEYHEY

Ayer estuvimos dando la Jornada 15 de División de Honor Senior entre el Baeza C.F. y el Atlético Marbella Paraíso junto con otros compañeros de Jaén en Juego que emitian por su canal de YouTube y por RFAFTV. Señal por: Marbella Directo. Narrado por: Diego Partida.

What Americans are doing to build a resort in Gaza right now...

Congratulations to the #US sledge hockey team on winning the gold medal once again. The #MilanCortina Games marked the first #Olympics in which all three teams from the same country competed, and each team secured gold in hockey. They certainly represented the #UnitedStates well. #USAHockey

A closer look at Perspective #1 on display at Bankside Gallery DENISE BALLARD-WYLLIE ARE Plus some good news for collectors

Jeff Parker and ETA IVtet—Jay Bellerose, Anna Butterss, Joshua Johnson—have released Part Two of "Like Swimwear," from 'Happy Today,' their new album, due May 15 on @intlanthem.bsky.social / Nonesuch, following last month's release of Part One: jeffparker.lnk.to/happytoday

Superspeed Frozen Spear Sorcerer for Diablo 4 Season 13 — gear, paragon, rotation, and boss burst tips to hit quadrillion damage. Full guide: haplogamingchef.blogspot.com/2026/05/diab... #Diablo4 #D4Season13 #FrozenSpear #Sorcerer #Speedfarm #ARPG #Gaming #Loot #Endgame #Blizzard

#OnThisDay in 1986, Vivean Gray debuted as Nell Mangel #Neighbours #ClassicNeighbours #BringBackNeighbours

Hegseth, the same guy who banned abortion services at the VA, thinks asking the military to get flu vaccines violates their autonomy but forcing them to carry a pregnancy and risk dying does not. And he thinks that’s common sense!

Racist white man screams “Go back to Mexico!” Calling group of Latinos N*GGERS… then gets JUMPED in instant karma! Play stupid games, win stupid prizes… or free speech gone wrong?

Kinda wild that this is the same league as the Cubs. Wildly different experience.

Come and join me for my live stream today, Wednesday January 14th at 2pm EST! We have a lot to talk about, so make sure to bring your questions!

Every key remembers every hand that played it. The child. The pianist. The old woman. All pressing the same note. 🎨 Like our content? Check out our art here → https://f.mtr.cool/gizeesvjqo 🔗 Check out our other accounts → https://f.mtr.cool/ndfowbvduj #exploreproject #satisfying #fyp #art

Mind you we’ve never seen a video of Joe Biden sleeping.

left unanswered #analyticaliowan #analyticaliowanpodcast

NEWS: Global protections secured for striped hyena and giant otter at #CMSCOP15. For both, said WCS’s Susan Lieberman, “conservation success will depend on countries working together across entire ecosystems.” 🌏 t.co/mmWHLz1Pgh

Trump Won't De-Escalate and Oil Traders Know It #Trump #OilPrices #Geopolitics #GlobalEconomy

I got some butter for your hole! AYOOOOOO! Back to Pokemon DLC we go! 🎨 - catsu_nyan

More progress. The reinforcements are working.

🇮🇪 Comóradh Cásca Chontae Mhuineacháin 2026 🇮🇪 Thank you to everyone delivering our Easter newsletter across Monaghan — featuring those with local connections to the 1916 Rising. Caith do lile na Cásca le bród ✊🇮🇪 Join us Easter Sunday, 5th April, 3pm 📍 Church Square → Latlurcan Cemetery

🇺🇸 Approximately 6 individuals were caught on video emerging from a manhole in Brooklyn at 2 a.m.

The original singer of 'Reading Rainbow' theme song, Tina Fabrique, performs 'Butterfly in the Sky'! 🦋 Original post

From emergency response to urgent deliveries, drone operations must be fast, safe and reliable. ✈️ 🎥This video captures the main takeaways from SAFIR-Ready project, highlighting how advanced U-space services can support time-critical missions with real societal impact. #DigitalSky #Uspace

Today's GB News TV advertisers include *DormeoUK *WeFixLondon *Boxt *AllClearTravel *SagaUK *InheritanceLegalServices *EKOSGroup *ArdenParks *Sonorizon *Ecomposite *Aquaflames *TechnicalDrive *YourUnbelievaBowl *EveysPreloved *iDry *AgeCareBathrooms *Dobel *StoneProductions *Homestoreinteriors

#coyote #suburbia some coyotes crossed my back yard a few days ago and hopped the fence in the back. The video shows three, but there was also a fourth one seconds before. I assume parents and cubs...

Learn Community Defense. Join Fights Back.

Let me be the first to congratulate the Seattle Mariners on their 21st win of the season. Dom Canzone grand slam 🤌🤌🤌🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹

#ADVANCE26 attendee Chris Hunt decided to register just two days before kickoff! He's looking forward to presentations on improving transparency and working in partnership with hospital systems. Whatever your business focus, ASA ADVANCE has a session for you. #anesthesiology

The Democrat Donald Trump fears most and how you can get him elected

New CEPR data: Union membership in the US fell from 18% to 10% since 1985—nearly cut in half. Every state but VT saw declines. Trump is accelerating the attack on workers, but this 40-year erosion started long before him. More from @hcbrown.bsky.social: https://bit.ly/4rmZKL5

I started using #aseprite recently (thanks @chilari.bsky.social!), and I found what looks like a bug when moving or duplicating frames, which results in frames being overwritten, it doesn't look like the intended behavior. I'm using the Windows version from Steam, v1.3.16.1. @aseprite.org

Quick Thoughts 💭 #Shelter - Now In Theaters 🎭 🎥 🍿 #ShelterMovie

Author: Let's Study @lets.study35 #Trivia number 17 Domain 2.0 #Networkingfor #CompTIA Core 1 #cybersecurity #triviachallenge #comptiacertification #techtok #aplus #helpdesk #wgu

ICE detain mother at airport—traveling with young daughter. First reported kidnapping at airport since Trump ordered ICE agents to report—refuse to show ID. "I don't know who you are!" witness yells. "You could be someone kidnapping her!" 🧵

A bit of gameplay from the AI Server in #Project8088. #gamedev #indiegame #indiedev #gaming #ue5

Wednesday's radio show: Duets DJ Flower Power (age 12) and Dr. Rock (ancient wizard) play rock and metal duets from 1970s to 2020s Tune in for classics and deep cuts by Meat Loaf, Savatage, Blue Öyster Cult, more on vinyl and CD. Wed 9 pm CDT WLHA 640 AM Live365 Radio player.live365.com/a04907

World War II could have been prevented. But nobody except Stalin really wanted to stop Hitler. Not badly enough.

Miss Universe #girl #video #shorts #pageant #clip

The Worst Trap in War - Tucker Carlson and Dave Smith #war #politics #fallacy Original timestamp: 00:16:42

Dodge, duck, dip, dive & dodge fellas! #ForTheW

A Doorman with nothing to lose #deadlock

Without downloading anything new, where are you mentally?

“Not anymore” Michols admitting he had feelings for TJ but all season he denied feelings but now wants to make TJ feel bad??? #SouthernHospitality

First, a huge thank you to all who have raided into the streams, such as @nierion1.bsky.social (Hell Is Us & Star Citizen), @afairfew.bsky.social (Elden Ring), @fancypants73.bsky.social (TUNIC), @khamikitsu.bsky.social (Blue Prince) & @neonkingcaz.bsky.social (Chained Wheels)! Check them all out!