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Why So Sad?
Four explanations for the bad economic vibes
11 hrs ago • Anirban Basu and Zack Fritz

August 2026

Beloved Week in Review
Inflation, Dolly Parton, & more
Aug 28 • Anirban Basu and Zack Fritz
Bad Week in Review
Diesel prices, the bond market, & more
Aug 21 • Anirban Basu and Zack Fritz
Debt-Fueled Week in Review
Inflation, deficits, & more
Aug 14 • Anirban Basu and Zack Fritz
Handsy Week in Review
Jobs, surveys, & more
Aug 7 • Anirban Basu and Zack Fritz
A Stinker of July Jobs Report
Employment (and unemployment) fall for the month
Aug 7 • Zack Fritz

July 2026

Devil's Rate Week in Review
Oil prices, borrowing costs, & more
Jul 31 • Zack Fritz
Question Request
Time for another Q&A
Jul 30 • Anirban Basu and Zack Fritz
Abysmal Week in Review
$100/barrel oil, tariffs, & more
Jul 24 • Zack Fritz and Anirban Basu
Explosive Week in Review
Oil prices, inflation, housing, & more
Jul 17 • Anirban Basu and Zack Fritz
The Housing Bill: 10 Things to Know
An excellent housing package becomes law
Jul 14 • Zack Fritz
Slow Week in Review
Moving home, home sales, the trade deficit, & more
Jul 10 • Anirban Basu and Zack Fritz
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