Economics on Twitter: Why It Matters

Transportation Indices; Leading Economic Indicators?

In this post we examine the value of transportation data as leading indicators

COVID19-Update: Does the Omicron variant lead to lower hospitalization rates?

In this post we compare hospitalization rates during the panemic

Should We Worry About the Spike in Inflation?

Inflation rates are at levels last seen in the 1980s. How concerned should we be?

How Changes in Interest Rates Affect the Yield Curve

Interest Rates Change All The Time. Does It Matter?

Activity Measures: What's Available? Why Care?

Predicting the future with high-frequency activity indicators - is that possible?

Mortgage Rates

Why we care about mortgage costs

Measures of Economic Uncertainty and Market Volatility

No one wants to make long-term financial decisions in a highly uncertain or volatile enviroment. But, how can we masure unertainty or volatility?

COVID19 Update

Why We Care About COVID 19 (a lot!)

Inflation

What's the Issue With Inflation?

Motor Vehicle Sales: Signs of Supply Side Disruptions?

Let's parse the latest data on motor vehicle sales

Post-Pandemic Expansion: How Is It Different?

Comparing The Current Recovery to Past Expansions

Shifting Consumption Patterns

With Travel Restricted, Consumers Continue Their Serious Retail Therapy. What Does It Mean for the Economy?

Welcome to Economics on Twitter: Why It Matters

Economics on Twitter, or: Why It Matters. Background information on why we post what we post on https://twitter.com/EconomicsShiny

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Economics on Twitter: Why It Matters