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September 4, 2026
Weekly Economic News Roundup and Pumpkin Spice latte demand
September 4, 2026
What Has Happened to the Pumpkin Spice Latte?

Asking why Pumpkin Spice Latte popularity has decreased, we can name the vast array of refresher flavors that consumers can also select.

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July 26, 2026
IMAX economics
July 26, 2026
Supply, Demand, and the IMAX

Through IMAX economics, supply and demand guarantee the seat scarcity that the firm needs to cover its expenses.

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July 16, 2026
oil supply disruption
July 16, 2026
The 6 Facts We Need To Know About Oil Markets

While the NACHO trade, the crack spread, and other oil market complexities affect price, still it all comes down to the power of the market.

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June 22, 2026
Weekly Economic News Roundup and egg price fixing
June 22, 2026
Why We’re Scrambling to Buy Cheaper Eggs

Displaying the impact of supply and demand, after hitting record setting highs, egg prices have sunk to new lows.

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June 21, 2026
six yogurt stories
June 21, 2026
What a Tub of Yogurt Tells Us

In our new six stories series, we began with expresso and now have stories about yogurt that range from fossils to FROYO.

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June 17, 2026
economic news roundup and Iran war
June 17, 2026
Looking at the Links in the Oil Supply Chain

Looking more closely, we see countless links in the oil supply chain that have been disrupted by the Iran war.

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May 1, 2026
Weekly Economic News Roundup and baby names
May 1, 2026
Where We Won’t Find Childcare

Because the majority of families with young children has two working parents, the problem of childcare hits millions of people.

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March 25, 2026
federal gasoline tax
March 25, 2026
Why Might SUV Demand Soon Plunge?

Only a dollar or two, the gasoline price impact can massively shift demand in car markets for guzzlers and fuel economy vehicles.

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March 20, 2026
Weekly Economic News Roundup and sulfur squeeze microchip
March 20, 2026
Why We Should Worry About a Sulfur Squeeze

Creating a big impact from a little known commodity, the Iran War is creating a sulfur squeeze that will have a massive ripple.

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March 16, 2026
urea production
March 16, 2026
Why the Urea to Corn Ratio Matters to Each of Us

The unintended consequences of the Iran War become obvious when we look at urea production and American farmers.

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March 15, 2026
Oscar betting markets
March 15, 2026
What Oscar Winner Wagers Predict

Wondering if the wisdom of crowds will be accurate, we can ask if Kalshi Oscars betting markets predicted who will win this evening.

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March 9, 2026
cannabis and cookies
March 9, 2026
Cannabis and Cookies

After the girl scouts in a New Jersey town started selling cookies outside a cannabis dispensary, the unexpected happened.

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