Santa Baby, Where Are You From?
Published on 12/24/2025Where did our modern-day Santa Claus come from?
The Financial Effects of War on the Global Economy
Published on 12/23/2025Periods of geopolitical tension always leave fingerprints on financial markets.
The Price of Christmas Cheer
Published on 12/22/2025Here are some interesting economic facts about Christmas in the United States, and what they say about consumer behavior and broader economic conditions.
The Solo Economy
Published on 12/19/2025The rise of the “solo economy” reflects a growing cultural shift in which more people are choosing single life and shaping consumer behavior around independence rather than couple-centric norms.
2025 Arbitrage Market Wrap - Part 2
Published on 12/18/20252025 Arbitrage Market Wrap: the 10 market-moving events that defined the year, and what they could mean for 2026.
2025 Arbitrage Market Wrap - Part 1
Published on 12/17/20252025 Arbitrage Market Wrap: the 10 market-moving events that defined the year, and what they could mean for 2026.
What We’ll Eat and Drink in 2026
Published on 12/16/2025Predicted food and beverage trends for 2026 point toward a blend of wellness, nostalgia, and cultural authenticity, with consumers seeking both functional benefits and emotionally resonant flavors.
The Best Types of Gold to Buy: A Practical Guide for Smart Investors
Published on 12/15/2025How can you decide if gold is a good buy for you?
Embracing a Blank Canvas with Pantone’s Color of the Year
Published on 12/12/2025Picking the color of the year is never about fashionably pretty paint. It is about capturing a cultural mood, forecasting where design sensibilities might go next, and offering a shared "color language" for creativity worldwide.
The Beveridge Curve: Reading the Labor Market’s Hidden Message - Part 2
Published on 12/11/2025The Beveridge Curve explains how vacancies and unemployment really move together. Learn what it reveals about labor market tightness, inflation, and the next macro regime.
The Beveridge Curve: Reading the Labor Market’s Hidden Message - Part 1
Published on 12/10/2025The Beveridge Curve explains how vacancies and unemployment really move together. Learn what it reveals about labor market tightness, inflation, and the next macro regime.
The Gold Coins of St. Nicholas: A 1,700-Year-Old Lesson in Wealth Stewardship
Published on 12/09/2025What can we learn from the story of St. Nicholas and the gold coins?