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“How energy prices figure into the Fed’s interest rate decisions”

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From MarketWatch today, Claudia Sahm and I comment.

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This entry was posted on March 12, 2026 by Menzie Chinn.

Grocery Prices Continue to Rise

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And are rising faster than in the last year under Biden.

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This entry was posted on March 11, 2026 by Menzie Chinn.

Trump: “The straits are in great shape”

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Brent approaches $100/bbl again, volatility keeps on rising, and Straits open end-April less than eve-odds.

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This entry was posted on March 11, 2026 by Menzie Chinn.

QCEW, ADP and CPS Readings on NFP, Manufacturing Employment: Not as Rosie

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We have alternative readings on employment, compared to CES series.

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This entry was posted on March 11, 2026 by Menzie Chinn.

Economic Policy Uncertainty, Financial Risk, Geopolitical Risk, Expected Inflation and Oil Volatility

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EPU, VIX and GPR:

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This entry was posted on March 10, 2026 by Menzie Chinn.

OBE: “Five Important Reasons Why the Trump Economy Is About To Really Blast Off”

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From EJ Antoni (first published two weeks ago):

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This entry was posted on March 10, 2026 by Menzie Chinn.

Hamilton Net Oil Price (Brent)

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Using NYMEX futures for May, June:

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This entry was posted on March 9, 2026 by Menzie Chinn.

Seems Plausible: Recession in 2026

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Polymarket, using definition of 2 quarters of consecutive negative GDP growth OR NBER declaration.

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This entry was posted on March 8, 2026 by Menzie Chinn.

Brent Prompt Futures Open at +$108

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NYMEX:

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This entry was posted on March 8, 2026 by Menzie Chinn.

Uncertainty, Risk, Boots on the Ground?

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In the wake of Trump’s musings, from Polymarket:

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This entry was posted on March 8, 2026 by Menzie Chinn.

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James D. Hamilton is Professor of Economics at the University of California, San Diego

Menzie Chinn is Professor of Public Affairs and Economics at the University of Wisconsin, Madison

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