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A golden age of science is coming
AI can do things humans researchers can’t, even in groups.
'I live with a ghost' - inside the haunted homes attracting bargain hunters
Properties where someone has died in tragic circumstances can have big reductions in price.
The one-eyed among the blind
Long-term bond yields have increased substantially since 2025 and there is increasing concern that these rising long-term bond yields may reflect fears about the solvency of countries like the US, Japan and others.
Bearish
If you believe that mindless AI evaluations are legitimate then why would you spread the evaluation of Saez & @gabrielzucman.bsky.social without first subjecting it to its own mindless AI…
If you believe that mindless AI evaluations are legitimate then why would you spread the evaluation of Saez & @gabrielzucman.bsky.social without first subjecting it to its own mindless AI evaluation? I just did and it turns out the critic's errors all go in one direction.
Here are five key takeaways from the Fed rate decision and Warsh news conference
Even though the interest-rate vote went as expected, there were a few surprises out of this week's Federal Open Market Committee meeting.
Big data day tomorrow. First look at GDP for Q3--Econvitals Composite is reading 3.2%. And PCE inflation for September. Econvitals tracking: PCE: 0.51% MoM / 3.6% YoY Core PCE: 0.32% MoM / 3.1% YoY
Bessent says 'not necessarily' a mistake if the Fed hikes again
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent joined CNBC for an interview on Oct. 28, 2026.
Bond investor Jeff Gundlach on Fed's rate pause: 'What are you waiting for?'
The DoubleLine founder spoke with CNBC's "Closing Bell" on Wednesday after the Fed held interest rates steady.
Fed holds rates steady despite concerns over inflation
Two of the 12 Federal Open Market Committee voters dissented from the decision. Both wanted to raise rates by a quarter percentage point.
Bullish
I have long thought the Fed spends too much time on the immediate and not nearly enough time thinking about longer-term strategy. Great move by Chair Warsh to devote one meeting to strategy next…
I have long thought the Fed spends too much time on the immediate and not nearly enough time thinking about longer-term strategy. Great move by Chair Warsh to devote one meeting to strategy next year and two the following year.
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Same prescription. Same local pharmacy. A better price! 💰 When was the last time you compared what you're paying for your prescriptions? With teamcubancard.com, you can search clear, upfront prices on 2,400+ medications and find savings on prescriptions at participating pharmacies nationwide.
Fed Holds Rates, but with 2 Dissenters. A Hold before the Election Was Widely Expected. Dissenters Were Not
The statement upgraded the economy and left the door wide open for rate hikes. 10-Year Treasury yield kneejerk jumps.
^TNXBearish
Musings on Markets — Aswath Damodaran·The Anthropic Prospectus Arrives: My (but not the) IPO valuation!
I am a dabbler, by nature, moving on from topic to topic, but this year, I have spent more time than usual on AI, but that is because it seems to be part of almost every business or economy related story. I tried to value SpaceX ahead of and after the filing of the prospectus for its initial public offering before moving on to the question of whether it and OpenAI and Anthropic should be part of…
Here is what changed in the new Fed statement
This is a comparison of Wednesday's Federal Open Market Committee statement with the one issued after the Fed's previous policymaking meeting in September.
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, as widely expected. Two officials, including Lisa Cook, dissented in favor of a second-straight rate hike. Full coverage: #EconSky
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, as widely expected. Two officials, including Lisa Cook, dissented in favor of a second-straight rate hike. Full coverage: www.nytimes.com/live/2026/10... #EconSky
Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement
Wednesday links: being held accountable
The UK cuts energy bills, taxes banks and boosts defense in high-stakes budget
The U.K. budget cuts household energy costs, raises taxes on banks and directs billions toward defense, Ukraine and artificial intelligence
Bearish
Personal finance links: finding enough
Wednesdays are all about personal finance here at Abnormal Returns. You can check out last week’s links including a look at the...
Now is your last chance to qualify for a Southwest Companion Pass with a credit card bonus
Southwest is rolling out major changes to how you can earn elite status and its Companion Pass. Apply for a Southwest credit card by Dec. 2, 2026, to help earn the pass.
Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Ultralife, SK Hynix, Robinhood, Enphase Energy & more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves premarket.
Animal Spirits: Why Baby Boomers Have All the Money
On today's show we discuss the bull market in earnings, the bear case for AI, defining the AI bubble, the 1987 crash, the best AI hedge, why the labor market remains strong, consumers keep spending money, luxury real estate is booming, why old people are so wealthy, how to fix Netflix, Norm Macdonald and more. The post Animal Spirits: Why Baby Boomers Have All the Money appeared first on A…
NFLXBearish
In case you haven't paid attention to Treasury markets since the FOMC last met six weeks ago, here is an update: you didn't miss anything.
Bearish
Meta Earnings, Muse and the Frontier, Musebook
Meta's earnings come in the context of Zuckerberg delivering on his promise; if investors believe in Muse they must support Meta's spending on compute.
Gold reserves and exchange rate management
Gold bugs sometimes claim that central banks should own more gold as part of their reserve holdings.
Three of my five Claude accounts maxed out working on all the ideas I've gotten for improving Econvitals! (If I was more efficient about model selection and token usage I wouldn't be in this…
Three of my five Claude accounts maxed out working on all the ideas I've gotten for improving Econvitals! (If I was more efficient about model selection and token usage I wouldn't be in this situation, so this is as much evidence of incompetence as anything else.)
'An annoying buzz': The search for stealthier drones
As drone deliveries become more commonplace, their makers are looking for ways to make them quieter.
Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Visa, Robinhood, NXP, Seagate and more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves after hours.
Why Smart People Make Dumb Decisions
Elizabeth Holmes and the power of self-deception. The post Why Smart People Make Dumb Decisions appeared first on A Wealth of Common Sense. ...