The $19 Billion Menopause Economy
For generations, women have struggled to access information about menopause and how best to treat its symptoms. Social media and the rise of telehealth have filled some of that gap, giving way to a $1...
5 Elo 19min
Why a Weak Yen Is America’s Problem
As the Japanese yen hit a 40-year low against the US dollar, Japan's government stepped in to support its currency. And it has a powerful ally in US President Donald Trump, who is putting the US finan...
4 Elo 17min
Big Oil’s Big Wartime Profits
US crude prices fell below $80 for much of the day Monday as oil traders factored in a potential deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. But even as reports of imminent peace deals or attacks jolt oil ma...
3 Elo 17min
Weekend Listen: Why Private Credit Got Entangled With Insurance
Insurers have quietly become a major driver of the private credit boom, with numerous private equity shops striking deals with insurance companies or buying them outright. But the entanglement with pr...
2 Elo 51min
The Future of the Democratic Party Runs Through Michigan
The path to the future of the Democratic Party — and to the White House in 2028 — may well run through Michigan. The state’s upcoming Democratic primary election is a highly anticipated showdown betwe...
31 Heinä 18min
‘Skimpflation’ Could Be the Sneakiest Consumer Grift
From margarine to chocolate treats, some brands are swapping in cheaper ingredients to save money on their most beloved products. It’s a trend known as “skimpflation.” But what happens when consumers ...
30 Heinä 16min
Can We Trust Election Prediction Markets?
With the US midterms fast approaching, voters and the media are increasingly looking to a new forecasting tool: prediction markets. The leading platforms, Kalshi and Polymarket, have been touted as a ...
29 Heinä 18min
