Behind the Blog: The Economy, Robot Umpires, and Monsters

Trump’s tariffs: A simple illustrated guide to 15 economic terms to know

What do terms like tariffs, trade deficits, trade wars, bonds, and recession mean in simple language?

Behind the Blog: The Economy, Robot Umpires, and Monsters

This is Behind the Blog, where we share our behind-the-scenes thoughts about how a few of our top stories of the week came together. This week, we discuss the economy and the state of 404 Media, the need for robot umpires, and bringing on a new regular contributor to the site.EMANUEL: Something that I couldn’t help but think about a lot this week was how easily one of the worst parts of working at a big company like VICE was the regular layoffs.…

Risk Radar: A Simple Method for Navigating Financial Storms and Anticipating Volatility Trump tariffs and the zombie economy

Over the last couple of months, traders everywhere have watched the stock market take a sharp dive, shedding a full 20% of its value. Many stocks plummeted even further. Observing the unfolding drama, it’s always fascinating to see how the media handles these sharp declines. Given the relentless demand of a 24-hour news cycle, it’s somewhat understandable. Financial journalists are under constant pressure to churn out content, most of which offe…

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Trump’s tariffs: A easy illustrated information to fifteen financial phrases to know

All through the previous few weeks, United States President Donald Trump has introduced a sequence of tariff insurance policies, with shifting statements which have led to rising considerations about world financial instability. With Trump’s tariffs affecting almost each nation, many phrases have been thrown round to explain the potential outcomes. From commerce wars to inventory market drops, this text explains, in easy phrases with illustratio…