Economics

Kent Smetters of the Wharton School says that there’s currently a massive amount of uncertainty in Treasury yields.

Barbara Kahn of the Wharton School says that decreased consumer spending during economic uncertainty could be one reason for a more lukewarm response to Trader Joe’s tote bags in New York City.

Peter Cappelli of the Wharton School says people trust their employers for information, so employers shouldn’t hesitate to speak to them about the current chaos in the stock market.

Joao Gomes of the Wharton School looks at the economic principles behind new tariffs.

Jeremy Siegel of the Wharton School of Business comments on the federal government’s new tariffs policy.

Susan Wachter of the Wharton School says a recession can initially reduce demand for housing but lower mortgage rates can later encourage buying.

Wendy De La Rosa of the Wharton School says that national levels of whiplash relating to tariffs and their effect on domestic industries are making consumers nervous.

Morris Cohen of the Wharton School explains how tariffs on semiconductor chips will affect the price of finished products.