Stacey Vanek Smith

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Just saw my Spotify wrapped… now having an identity crisis

'Trump Account' would gives $1,000 to eligible newborns. Here's how it would work Bloomberg's Stacey Vanek Smith explains how Trump's investment accounts for kids would work, and outlines concerns and benefits.

“Trump Accounts” would give every baby born in the U.S. $1,000 in an index fund. The president says it will help middle class kids get a piece of the American dream. Will it? So much fun talking this over with the great @amartinezla.bsky.social on morning edition @npr.org
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The official color of 2026 is… white?

The Wizard of Oz: a story of adventure, courage and… monetary policy (really!) Just follow the yellow brick road 👠 #economy #wicked #federalreserve #inflation

The cost of living has risen 26% since 2020. And the cost of food, childcare and electricity has outpaced even that.
Talking about the Affordability Crisis w/ @crampell.bsky.social on The Weekend Primetime @ms.now It could be a big political problem for the GOP #inflation #midterms #affordability

Instacart sues New York City over worker pay, tipping laws NEW YORK, Dec 2 (Reuters) - Instacart sued New York City on Tuesday to block enforcement of five laws affecting the grocery delivery ​company, including rules governing minimum pay for app-based worke...

legal questions aside, crazy how far the politics on this issue have shifted. there was a time when instacarts position that "worker freedom" or whatever should trump the idea of minimum wage might be popular. hard to think that'll be true now finance.yahoo.com/news/instaca...

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What pumpkin spice 🎃 reveals about tariffs, inflation and global trade.My latest for @bloomberg.com . Plus a pumpkin spice index courtesy of @michaelmcdonough.bsky.social Big thank you to @staceyshick.bsky.social
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What Pumpkin Pie Spices Tell Us About Tariffs Importers like Burlap & Barrel had to adapt to Trump’s import taxes on cinnamon and more.

Today in the Businessweek Daily: The pumpkin spice index provides a window into why US inflation has remained relatively tame in spite of tariffs. By @svaneksmith.bsky.social

I just cooked something the recipe said was “idiot proof” and it is a total disaster…. Where do you go from idiot proof?

How’s the economy doing?… it’s complicated. This week’s jobs numbers and the bumpy markets paint a mysterious picture

#economy #stockmarket #jobs

You can read @svaneksmith.bsky.social's story here!

Marketplace News Quiz Every week, the Marketplace news quiz brings you a fresh set of questions about the economy — from the quirky to the wonky. Whether you’re a news junkie, a casual scroller or just love a little trivia...

Introducing the Marketplace news quiz! Every week we'll bring you a fresh set of questions about the economy—from the quirky to the wonky.

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The lipstick index 💄 is flashing red. Is a recession coming? My latest for @businessweektr.bsky.social @bloomberg.com part of their excellent beauty issue #recession #economy #spending

Why doesn’t trickle-down economics work in practice? The very rich have 1,000 times more wealth than the poorest households, according to a new report. That wealth is not improving the livelihoods of other people in the economy.

Tax cuts for the wealthy are, in theory, supposed to stimulate economic growth. So why don’t those benefits trickle down?

The Onion fact-checking things is like the modern-day version of the tree falling in the forest...

Filmmaker Ken Burns discusses why the Trump administration killed the Corporation for Public Broadcasting with John Avlon: "It'll hurt mostly rural communities — maybe that's their intention. There'll be news deserts."

China Suspends Export Controls on More Critical Minerals The changes would make it easier for American firms to obtain key minerals, delivering on what the White House said the two countries had agreed to at last month’s summit.

The Chinese government said on Sunday that it would suspend export controls for a year on five critical minerals for manufacturing. The changes would make it easier for U.S. firms to obtain key minerals, delivering on what the White House said the two countries had agreed to at a summit last month.

Thank you! I was very proud of the k pop analogy

A Brief history of the Federal Reserve (+ a shout out to the Money Museum @stlouisfed.bsky.social )

#federalreserve #gold #economy

Our #PictureOfTheWeek is a bit fishy. 🍣

"Wildtype is the only company that is making and selling lab-grown fish to restaurants in the US," says SciFri Producer Kathleen Davis, who gave its salmon a try in San Francisco. Can you guess which fish is lab-grown and which is traditional in this photo?

Yes—100% fear, greed, fomo, all
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Fed Risks a Recession if It Doesn’t Cut Rates Rapidly, a Top Official Warns

Speaking w/ @nytimes.com, Miran defends his dissent for a 50bp cut at this week's Fed meeting, warning that the central bank risks inducing a recession if it does not swiftly lower rates. He expects the Fed to cut again in December and will likely dissent again

www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/b...

This New York Bank Has Lots of Frights Lurking in the Dark Is a haunted house also a cautionary tale about private credit? Plus: A new episode of Everybody’s Business.

New York’s Haunted Bank ☠️

Come for the jump scares, stay for the harrowing historical metaphor.

My latest for @businessweektr.bsky.social @bloomberg.com

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