Stacey Vanek Smith

Prediction Markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are now worth more than $100 billion. They can be great for the little guy and even better for the inside trader. And everyone from sports leagues to the stock markets are on the take. Latest issue of Businessweek @bloomberg.com #polymarket #economy

Emergency Episode: Everything and Nothing Has Changed For Trump's Tariffs Podcast Episode · Everybody's Business · February 20 · 16m

Trump is doubling down on #tariffs, even though #SCOTUS struck them down. What does all of this mean for consumers and small biz? @svaneksmith.bsky.social is on it @bloomberg.com podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

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I think he is referring to the statute of limitations on when you can protest a tariffs (ie file for a refund) many companies like Costco filed suits before the ruling and one reason may have been they were trying to make sure their right to refute the tariffs hadn’t expired

‘Super Bomb’ Blizzard Aims Heavy Snow at New York, Northeast Across New York City and the Northeast, 30 million people are under blizzard warnings from a powerful winter storm that threatens to drop heavy, wet wind-blown snow by the foot starting Sunday and has...

Not entirely sure how to prepare for a “super bomb”…

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The Toymaker Behind Trump’s Supreme Court Tariff Loss ​​​​​​ The Big Take podcast unpacks the decision to strike down many of Trump’s tariffs – and talks to the toymaker who took his case all the way to the Supreme Court.

Sarah Holder talks to the CEO who took his case against tariffs all the way to the Supreme Court – and asks SCOTUS reporter Greg Stohr and global trade editor Brendan Murray what's next.

What just happened with tariffs? The Supreme Court struck down Trump’s liberation day tariffs. What does this mean? Will prices finally come down? #tariffs #trade

You’re going to need a bigger bingo card!

Is Jerome Powell Trump-proofing the Federal Reserve? President Trump has been going after the Fed—he wants to dictate interest rates. But the Fed seems to be (quietly) striking back. 🎁 🔗 in bio #jeromepowell #federalreserve

That is an excellent question! If that is the name we’re going with, the betas need to push for a rebrand!

Rent Board Resignation Clears Path for Mamdani Rent Freeze Promise The new mayor is now able to appoint a majority to the Rent Guidelines Board, giving him the numbers for a signature campaign promise.

looks like Mamdani is gonna get his rent freeze this year after all. big news on the housing beat from @smaldo.bsky.social:

Gen Alpha Can’t Be Ignored The largest cohort in history is mostly too young to drive, but its members have big dreams, opinions and cash to spend.

Gen Alpha (ages 1-16) is the most fretted over Gen in history. But the alphas have extraordinary traits. They’re wise (and entrepreneurial) beyond their years. Witness the amazing @gunnerandlux.bsky.social @ashleyfelloff.bsky.social @raultherockstar.bsky.social

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I think you are amazing Anna and your work is amazing ❤️❤️

Thank you for coming on Anna!!

Black Unemployment and America’s ‘Double Tax On Everybody’s Business, we unpack the job market challenges faced by women of color, and the rising standard of luxury as disposable income becomes more scarce.

This morning, check me out on @bloomberg.com Everybody's Business with @svaneksmith.bsky.social and @chafkin.bsky.social! ✨

We discuss how rising Black unemployment and America's Double Tax problem go hand in hand to shrink the economy for all of us, and what we can do about it. #blacksky #econsky

Happy Valentine’s Day! 🌹 ❤️ the day when love is in the air and the demand curve for roses is at its steepest. But that steep price you pay? Actually a good deal (imho) #economy #valentinesday #roses #inflation

Great job, governors.
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Farmer bankruptcies: 2017 - 2025 (not exactly benign)

The only thing more powerful than hate is love.

#SuperBowl

So when the announcer says “this is going to be a defensive game” that means boring, right?

This burger at Super Bowl LX is $180 👀

I am extremely confident the data is not being manipulated for political reasons. That's based both on reporting from inside the agencies, and from the fact that the private-sector data still largely aligns with the government data.

Yesss it does

I think these questions are exactly the right ones… In this case economic growth I’m measuring by GDP (problematic for sure but the typical measure) so all the goods and services our economy produces. And spending is up, but mainly because the wealthy are spending more. And AI could create new biz

Was this week a sneak peek into how AI will impact the economy? A look at the Claude Crash and the jobs data. #ai #unemployment #claude #markets

It’s Causing People to Lose Jobs, Shatter Relationships, and Drain Their Savings. One Support Group Is Sounding the Alarm. Victims often lose their grip on reality—but an unexpected recovery movement is taking shape online.

The group helping people recover from AI induced delusions: slate.com/technology/2...

I don’t want to live in a Moira Roseless world 😢

President Trump has nominated Kevin Warsh to be the next Fed Chair. Who is Warsh and what does this mean for the Fed and Fed independence?

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jeromepowell #kevinwarsh #federalreserve #inflation