Drybar Founder Alli Webb on the High Cost of Fast Growth
One of the defining brands of the 2010s was Drybar. The popular chain of blow dry salons helped define the so-called experience economy, leading to numerous competitors and copycats. But of course, to...
11 Des 202347min
China Made a Chip Breakthrough That Shocked the World
Both the Trump administration and the Biden administration made moves to constrain China's ability to build out an advanced homegrown technology industry. But the country is still investing billions i...
7 Des 202345min
Another Part of Commercial Real Estate Is in For a Reckoning
When it comes to commercial real estate, a lot of attention is obviously paid to offices. But it's not the only sector facing strains. Apartment buildings — or multifamily residential — may also be in...
6 Des 202335min
What Dead Malls Tell Us About the Future of Commercial Real Estate
There's been a lot of worry over the future of commercial real estate — especially the outlook for office buildings — in light of higher interest rates and the trend towards work from home. But years ...
4 Des 202350min
Lots More with Brad Setser
Argentina has always been interesting from an economic and financial markets perspective, to put it mildly. And it's gotten even more interesting following the recent election of Javier Milei as the c...
1 Des 202332min
Josh Younger Explains How Banks Really Manage Rate Risk
The rate banks pay on savings accounts hit the headlines earlier this year, when an outflow of deposits contributed to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and other lenders. Suddenly, the mechanics of...
30 Nov 202339min
A Stunning Lawsuit Could Change How Realtors Get Paid
Last month, a Missouri jury found that real estate brokers colluded to artificially inflate and fix their own commissions, and as a result, ordered the National Association of Realtors to pay $1.8 bil...
29 Nov 202339min
Goldman's Jan Hatzius Believes the Hard Part Is Over
Going into 2023, the conventional wisdom was that a recession was likely in store. Instead, it didn't happen. What we saw is continued disinflation, even as the economic growth and the labor market ha...
27 Nov 202346min
