The work week is over. The economy isn't. This week on Off the Clock with @svaneksmith.bsky.social: inflation, World Cup ticket prices, and the biggest economic story that almost nobody is talking about — Social Security. newsletter.platypuseconomics.com/p/social-sec...

The work week is over. The economy isn't. This week on Off the Clock, @svaneksmith.bsky.social and I discuss inflation, World Cup ticket prices, and the biggest economic story that almost nobody is talking about: Social Security. newsletter.platypuseconomics.com/p/social-sec...

We got a lot of inflation news this week and things are coming in hot 🔥 a look at the good news and the bad news and a few of the caveats #inflation #interestrates #economyclass

After some 20 years of socialist rule, Bolivia has a new, center-right president, who has been embraced by the Trump administration. I traveled there for Bloomberg’s “Wall Street Week,” to ask him about his agenda. But on the day of our interview, protests paralyzed the country. Our dispatch:

Better jobs numbers. A stock market that seems to be telling a different story. And an inflation trend that's more encouraging than many realize. Back with @svaneksmith.bsky.social to sort through this week's economic news. newsletter.platypuseconomics.com/p/why-the-st...

I think spelling out NBA is Brtis' revenge on soccer

The Iran war has been going on for almost 100 days. Early on, experts said if the Strait were closed for 2-3 months, there would be a global crisis. Why hasn’t that happened? On Everybody’s Business podcast from @bloomberg.com @chafkin.bsky.social and I talk with @javierblas.bsky.social about why

I married the right man. Also come to the @resolutionfoundation.org later to hear about trade wars! Register here to watch in person or online at 530pm: www.resolutionfoundation.org/events/how-t...

Great episode! And even greater book!

It was finally my turn to be the perfect guest. @tracyalloway.bsky.social got to ask about my dog and @weisenthal.bsky.social realized that if he were a 16th-century Saxon silver mine his coins would be called "weisenthaler." Mostly though we talked about the dollar. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQJa...

really enjoyed this one. me and @svaneksmith.bsky.social talking to the people who run an honest-to-god state backed grocery store (Atlanta's Azalea Fresh Market, which is a sort of model for what Mamdani is trying to do in nyc). www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

The sun is out! ☀️ the skies are clear…but the economic vibes are stormy ⛈️ people are struggling—it’s all over the data. Savings is the lowest it’s been in years, inflation is outpacing wages, and the vibes (consumer sentiment) is the lowest it’s ever been.. #economy #inflation #affordable

A book is born!!! 📕 Check out How to Win a Trade War just out from the brilliant @soumayakeynes.ft.com and @chadpbown.com Somehow they wrote a smart, funny, fascinating, page turner about… global trade. Get it today! (featured with my prized possession—a purse made from Venezuelan Bolivars)

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HAPPY HTWATW DAY TO ALL WHO CELEBRATE ‼️

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The 37-point blowout was enough to wipe out not only the Cavs, but also any profits for The Jeffrey that night. “We took one for the team,” said Andrew Freedman, the bar’s co-founder.

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Now over a decade old, the Apple Watch is in need of a shake-up as the health and fitness wearables market pivots, writes Mark Gurman. Read the latest edition of the Power On newsletter here: bloom.bg/4nNo88r 📷️: Eric Thayer/Bloomberg

My May reading roundup: www.enlightenmenteconomics.com/blog/index.p...

Join me and @svaneksmith.bsky.social for ”Off The Clock,” the podcast where we unwind the week that was. Lots to talk about: Handsome Kevin, bond yields, whether inflation will ruin Stacey's summer, and the Zipline v Arch debate. newsletter.platypuseconomics.com/p/is-inflati...

Good call. Lola will be incapable of sleep after the gripping first chapter about Bohemian silver mining

🤖 Are robots going to save our economy… and steal our jobs? These are questions at the heart of economic productivity. My latest for @bloomberg.com featuring @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social @erikbryn.bsky.social and Robert Gordon 🎁 🔗 in bio #economy #AI #layoffs

Breaking News: Iran and Oman are in talks over a payment system for ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz, despite warnings from the Trump administration.

The New York Times editorial board: “Americans should be cleareyed about what the president is doing. He is taking their money and showering it on criminals.”

I had the chance to talk with Stacy Vanek Smith about how storytelling can make economics clearer—and even fun. Stacey has a gift for turning complex economic ideas into stories that connect with everyday life. @svaneksmith.bsky.social @bloomberg.com www.stlouisfed.org/education/te...

The Fed rate cut debate is over; the rate hike debate has begun www.wsj.com/economy/cent...

Congrats, @bhgreeley.bsky.social!

Still can't believe this happened...

I just started writing on substack over the past couple of weeks—and it's all in front of the paywall. Topics are eclectic, but it's all about using economics to better understand this beautiful world of ours. Sounds interesting? Give it a gander, and subscribe → newsletter.platypuseconomics.com

Could Trump and Xi have done better when they met? In my guest essay for @nytopinion.nytimes.com, @chadpbown.com And I say YES. www.nytimes.com/2026/05/17/o...

BIG DAY for me today 1. Went on The Weekend for Bloomberg TV with Christina Ruffini and @davidgura.bsky.social 2. got my first NYT guest essay (with @chadpbown.com) published ...and both by 8am! NYT piece here: www.nytimes.com/2026/05/17/o...

Pure joy (and a little surreal) to join @kairyssdal.bsky.social on the Weekly Wrap @marketplace.org with the briliant @crampell.bsky.social . We talked inflation, China, and the changing of the guards at the Fed. www.marketplace.org/episode/2026...

The markets had a terrible Friday… apparently because the bond market had a terrible Friday… at the root of the problem? Inflation #economy #inflation #stockmarket

Powell's tenure is not over just yet. Because Warsh has not been sworn in, Powell will serve as chair pro tempore, the Fed said on Friday. Bowman and Miran say they didn't support the temporary designation

Discount on The Almighty Dollar! If you order through this link to Bookpal before pub day, May 19, you get a 35% discount! That's seven and a half fewer American dollars! People are saying it's a good book. bookpal.com/the-almighty...

Gen Alpha has been fretted and fussed over for years. Many worries and criticisms have surfaced, but a lot of optimism and excitement as well A look at the alphas with The Big Take w @davidgura.bsky.social @bloomberg.com feat @gunnerandlux.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

Flashback to @svaneksmith.bsky.social's Open Market column on how Kevin Warsh's vision for the Fed is much less transparent than recent chiefs' (gift link)

It’s official: everything is getting more expensive. The monthly inflation report out today shows prices rising at a rate of 3.8% a year—food, shelter and energy costs are all up significantly. The main culprit? Fuel prices. #economy #inflation #interestrates

If it feels like things are getting more expensive, they are. Inflation numbers for April out from BLS. Prices up 3.8% over last year (significantly above the Fed's 2% target rate). If you remove food and energy prices (much of the impact of the conflict in Iran) prices rose 2.8%.

Drove to Mother’s Day with @justinwolfers.bsky.social & @svaneksmith.bsky.social

You heard the man! The Almighty Dollar is available for pre-order! www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/634502...

The job market is looking strong this Friday! The unemployment rate didn’t rise and 115,000 people got jobs in April—higher than expected. But that’s not the best part! #jobs #unemployed #economy

Charts! Starting with the big picture: Job gains were solid in April for the second month in a row. Much too soon to declare an end to "low-hire, low-fire," but certainly an encouraging sign. #NumbersDay

Eyyyyyy my book with @chadpbown.com made it on to the Next Big Idea Club's top economics books of the month! With some very good company. Full list is here: bookoftheday.nextbigideaclub.com/p/its-may-he...

Jerome Powell just gave his last press conference as Fed Chair. Nothing much happened… but there was plenty of drama. #federalreserve #jeromepowell #interestrates

The UAE is dropping out of OPEC and the reason has everything to do with the war with Iran and money. It’s also a sign global oil markets are shifting #oil #opec #iran #uae

Secrets and Ties: it looks like Federal Reserve might get… more reserved under Chair Apparent Kevin Warsh. My latest for @bloomberg.com featuring the great @claudia-sahm.bsky.social and John Cochrane 🎁 🔗 in bio. #economy #federalreserve #jeromepowell

Good rundown of the Kevin Warsh hearing from @svaneksmith.bsky.social with reactions from John Cochrane and me. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

The news out of Iran seems to change every hour. So @katesullivandc.bsky.social did what any good reporter would do and… called President Trump… on his cell. Filling in on today’s episode of The Big Take @bloomberg.com tinyurl.com/59d6k625