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.

A 60-year low in sentiment is a big deal because the baseline is already tough: this survey has lived through recessions, inflation, wars, and financial crises. And yet this is worse.⁣ ⁣ Read the full analysis on Substack: https://newsletter.platypuseconomics.com/p/consumer-sentiment-hits-a-record

Wall Street is basically my mum with a report card: expected a D, got a C, called it progress.

"Every time the president leans into belligerence... the stock market falls." Markets can’t vote, but they can mark down the price of risk.

“There is no price tag in the economy as tall as gas prices, and that you pass as often.”⁣ ⁣ Visibility matters. Economics isn't just about prices; it's about attention. Gas prices shape how people feel about the economy because they're impossible to ignore.

For families and firms, this isn’t academic. If the people steering monetary policy are chosen for cable-news combat rather than analytic clarity, the cost shows up in jobs, prices, and uncertainty.

A gas tax holiday talks about 18.4¢ while ignoring the $1.50 problem. That's politics, not policy. And half of it likely goes straight to oil company profits. Congress knows this. Some just hope you don't.

The platypus has a sixth sense — it picks up signals invisible to everyone else. That's what good economics gives you. The promise: see clearly in murky waters.

Two things can be true at once: the price effect on U.S. drivers may be modest, and the geopolitical effect may be serious. Econ isn’t just about what you pay today; it’s also about who gains power tomorrow.

The important macroeconomic question isn't: Have charges against Powell been dropped? It's this: Can the next Fed chair make an unpopular decision without fear of jail? The President has made no promises he won't jail the next guy, so no, the Fed isn't independent.

Two men from North Macedonia allegedly sold “Trump Bucks” to elderly Trump supporters, suggesting they could one day be exchanged for huge payouts. Sounds like crypto? Not really. No blockchain. No token. No smart contract. cryptonews.net/news/legal/3... #TrumpBucks

Russian attack on Dnipropetrovsk region last night. 26 people injured. There are kids among them. Every day, Ukrainian civilians are injured, killed, left without homes, forced to flee by Russia. #AureFreePress #News #Breaking #BreakingNews

Gran Canaria se prepara para un verano con más superficie en riesgo por incendio forestal tras un invierno muy lluvioso El Cabildo de Gran Canaria prevé reforzar el dispositivo contra el fuego para los próximos meses Lo vimos con Estefanía de Blasio RTVC.es

If you listen closely, there is lots of chirping coming from at least one of these eggs in Manchester, New Hampshire. Fingers and toes crossed for at least one successful hatch. 🤞🏻🦶🏻 #PeregrineFalcons

Naš Marko se javlja sa Železničke stanice u Zemunu, gde je potvrdio da vozova i danas, kao i prethodnih puta kada su se održavali masovni protesti u Beogradu - nema. Danas se javljamo sa više lokacija u Beogradu. Vidimo se.

Russia is considering scenarios for an attack on #Ukraine from the territory of Belarus&the Bryansk region,- President Zelenskyy "It’s from there that Russians are considering scenarios for additional attacks on Ukraine-against the northern regions,our Chernihiv-Kyiv direction,"the President said

Que c’est bon dormir ici .

Fire this dude already.

Gloria Caulfield, the vice president of strategic alliances at Tavistock Development Company, was booed while praising AI at the University of Central Florida commencement.

Watch a harvestman in action as it devours a worm, showcasing its unique predatory skills. These fascinating arachnids are more than meets the eye.

They’ll spy on us all and make the people pay for it. #AI and #DataCenters will make Americans poor and the rich even richer. That’s the drill. It doesn’t matter if you don’t care about politics because politics “will take care” of you.

Meningitis Updates, Long COVID Vitamin Study And Diagnostic Challenges #health #wellness #medicine #healthnews #publichealth #healthcare

Last couple of minutes of my run #ResidentEvil 2

Man exposes and takes credit for women’s networks in Minneapolis #minneapolis #minnesota

Drones attacked "Gorkiy" oil pumping station in RF's Nizhny Novgorod region."Gorkiy"station is a vital link in Rf's oil transportation system. It’s part of the "Transneft-Upper Volga"structure. Preliminary data, strike damaged 3 oil storage tanks. A 🔥 broke out, covering an area of 20,000 sq meters.

EXPOSED: Staff at Sirenitas Restaurant in Long Beach, CA laughed & called a Black woman “Myyate Grande” — Spanish slang for “Large N*GGER”! They assumed she didn’t understand. Big mistake on their part.

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I wish most of the people living on Earth carried in their hearts as much love and conscience as this little creature having such a big heart that can take under its protection a tiny being of a different kind. 🩷🐾🩷

If Trump was a bird, his appearance would be similar. (it's just for fun). #fun #bird #trump #similar #entertainment #NonPolitical #PresidentialBird #LoveAmerica #LoveEurope #LoveAsia #HatesForHatered #LoveEveryone #NoHate #RespectEeachOther #adventure #travel #nature #mountain #Glacier #photography

Domel Valley is a true paradise! It's surrounded by lush greenery, pristine streams, dense pine forests and breathtaking snow-capped peaks.The Rainbow Lake here is simply mesmerizing! Contact 👇: www.skarduexpedition.com #landscape #lushgreen #lake #mountain #nature #culture #photography #travel

BREAKING ⚡: We’re calling on the next Scottish government to ensure Scotland’s energy wealth benefits EVERYONE - not just private companies, overseas investors and shareholders.

Josh Shapiro just won the Democratic primary for Governor of Pennsylvania, and railed against Trump over his complete and udder sham of a Presidency.

New "Kill la Kill" figure. 62cm. 12kg. LED lighting.

FORE!!!!!!!! Yesterday’s Boulder Chamber Foundation Golf Tournament was fun in the sun with a bit of networking mixed in! Thank you to everyone who came out and to all of our sponsors especially the presenting sponsor FirstBank, now part of PNC.

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👏 Our superstar Julian Pohl (Charité) is not only active in ACLF research but also brings 🧪 #suPAR & #MASLD into the spotlight! His poster WED-437 at #EASLCongress this year shows it can identify at-risk patients - a game-changer for non-invasive #diagnostics. #LiverDisease #biomarkers #metabolism

I'm proud of you. You should be to.

New Music Friday is here, time to upgrade your soundtrack! Fresh tracks just dropped across every genre, ready to power your next vlog, reel, or cinematic edit. ✅ Forever license on every track 🎧 Sounds for every mood and moment Press play and bring your vision to life.

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Here’s a reminder that Trump is for Trump and no one else Organize , support , change ! He sabotaged his own country for his own personal gain. He still does…

🏋️‍♀️ Aligning your exercise timing with whether you are a 'morning person' or 'night person' could help protect your ticker from heart disease, as well as help boost your sleep quality, buff.ly/3cWXQN8 #science #sciencenews #exercise #fitness #nightowl #morninglark #hearthealth #sleephealth

Issue 1’s new tier is now live: Vampire cameos! Only 4 A small piece of you written into the world of [4‑EVA]: Repentance. Live on Kickstarter 🔗 t.co/kd5oHk9Dwx #indiecomics #cyberpunk #vampires

MAGA remorse.

ICYMI: The response of this U.S. regime to the ‘Black Question’ echoes the escalating stages of the Nazis’ “Final Solution.” As Pearson (D-TN) declared, “This nation has legalized the worst things in humanity...but no matter what you do, WE WILL STILL BE HERE.” 1/2👇🏾 youtu.be/CdERH8MC5-c?... #PINKS

What's inside the Kim Seon Ho Official 1st Membership Kit? (ASMR UNBOXING) 🩵◡̈ #asmr #merch #korean

#GalacticGalleria & #TheGeekAuthority Celebrates #NationalNursesDay #Etsy #GiftForHer @GalacticGalleria GalacticGalleria.etsy.com @thegeekauthority.bsky.social Linktr.ee/TheGeekAuthority

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US-30 (BYPASS) WEST OF PA-113 (DOWNINGTOWN) 🕒 3:42 AM - 3:49 AM ET (16x speed) 🌡️ 47°F | Clear 📍: 40.019260,-75.699780

The war in Iran has fueled record-high diesel prices in Indiana. Rising costs are putting family farms at risk.

TONIGHT (4/2)! LIVE @ 6:00pm EST! ESOTERIC EBB! SESSION 3! Ragn and Snell are back with a NEW party member, Meek the Mimic! As dusk falls on Norvik we'll continue to investigate the teahouse bombing and navigate dangerous night life... YT youtube.com/@buddha_saurus Twitch twitch.tv/buddha_saurus

Learn why women are talking about the award-winning women's #empowerment show Women Road Warriors with Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro. Listen to us on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Or check us out @ www.womenroadwarriors.com #Podcasts #women #TalkShow

Dr Oz on Trump's fourth medical examination since he took office: "That amount of energy and mental acuity does not exist in a vacuum. You have to have a vessel to carry it, and the president has a unique ability to just keep going at all hours of the day and with remarkable strength"

Над Києвом піднявся чорний дим після російської атаки.

It’s finally time. Select tracks from Mario Kart World are now available on #NintendoMusic! Additional Free Roam tracks will be released regularly. Stay tuned!

THIS MUST GO VIRAL!!! HEGSPETH MUST RESIGN OR BE FIRED IMMEDIATELY!!! HE'S A WAR CRIMINAL AND MUST BE CHARGEDL, CONVICTED AND PUT TO DEATH!!

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A Ruzzian car kissed an FPV drone in an easterly direction. A spark flew between the two🥰

#NeonDreams coming to #NovaScotia In Lunenburg this Friday June 5th at the Lunenburg Opera House Link for dates here, Halifax show is free entry www.bandsintown.com/a/4140273-ne...

❗️ [ 🇺🇸 ÉTATS-UNIS | 🇮🇷 IRAN ] 🔸 Donald Trump a déclaré que des avancées dans les discussions avec l’Iran pourraient intervenir prochainement, possiblement dès ce week-end, affirmant que Téhéran est proche de signer des documents et que son uranium enrichi sera [La suite en réponse ⬇️]