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“News” Illustrated: Brazilian Election

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(This is an example for my “financial system” course.) When the outcome differs from expectations in a big way, expect big asset moves.

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This entry was posted on October 26, 2026 by Menzie Chinn.

Naval Deployment as of 10/26: Convergence near Iran in November?

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(Per open sources) from USNI:

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This entry was posted on October 26, 2026 by Menzie Chinn.

The Canadian Term Spread and the Case of the Missing 2024 Recession

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The term spread is positive in Canada through September. But the term spread signaled recession for 2024 (which some had predicted). What can we take from this, regarding recession probabilities?

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This entry was posted on October 26, 2026 by Menzie Chinn.

PCE Inflation in September

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Some divergence from Cleveland Fed nowcast vs. Bloomberg consensus:

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This entry was posted on October 25, 2026 by Menzie Chinn.

Motio September Median Real Household Income: Slight Recovery

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From Motio Research:

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This entry was posted on October 25, 2026 by Menzie Chinn.

EconVitals: Key Macro Indicators Gathered

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This is the new “go to” website, from Jason Furman (former Chair, CEA; professor at Kennedy School, nonresident fellow at PIIE):

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This entry was posted on October 25, 2026 by Menzie Chinn.

Front Month Brent Futures near 2022 Peak Level

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Over $116/bbl.

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This entry was posted on October 24, 2026 by Menzie Chinn.

Forward Price Earnings Ratios

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Looking pretty good — although one needs to wonder about analysts’ estimates of forward earnings…

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This entry was posted on October 22, 2026 by Menzie Chinn.

Real Weekly Earnings Down in Q3

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Overall, for HS graduates:

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This entry was posted on October 22, 2026 by Menzie Chinn.

Jet Fuel Prices Up

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Then, when next you fly; or ship something high value from abroad. From EIA (thru 10/9):

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This entry was posted on October 20, 2026 by Menzie Chinn.

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James D. Hamilton is Professor of Economics at the University of California, San Diego

Menzie Chinn is Professor of Public Affairs and Economics at the University of Wisconsin, Madison

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