a look back at 2024
In 2024, the global economy walked a tightrope—between resilience and recession, innovation and instability, ambition and austerity. Common Cents unravels a year shaped by AI breakthroughs, shifting power dynamics, election-year jitters, and the quiet tug-of-war between growth and sustainability. Join Joy as she explores the subtle strategies and bold moves that defined an unforgettable year.
The Rorschach Test for 2024 What Economic Environment Do You Forsee This Year
January 4th, 2024
December 2023 Inflation Rate Up Tick Seasonal Anomaly or Speed Bump for Rate Reduction
January 8th, 2024
Revisiting the Rorschach Test for 2024 Another Butterfly Sign as the S&P 500 Climbs 1.2 Reaching Record High
January 25th, 2024
What Is the Benner Cycle What Does It Project for 2024
February 1st, 2024
Shaping Success The Inspiring Story of Sara Blakely and the Spanx Journey
February 8th, 2024
Loud Budgeting Does Transparency Complement Personal Accountability
February 15th, 2024
Another 2024 Butterfly Sign The Surprising Resiliency of Luxury Consumer Sales
February 22nd, 2024
What Do You Believe about the U.S. Economy Is Economic Pessimism in the Media Valid
February 29th, 2024
Would Dave Approve Wendy's Weighs the Introduction of Dynamic Pricing
March 7th, 2024
Barcelona A Case Study in the Economic Benefit of Hosting the Olympics
March 28th, 2024
French Wine Classifications & Regulation The Economics of Appellation & Strict Quality Standards
April 4th, 2024
The Economic Wonder of Monaco A Case Study in High End Banking, Gambling & Tourism
April 11th, 2024
The Economics of the Italian Wine Industry A Case Study in Family-Owned Business on a Grand Scale
April 18th, 2024
Florence The Cradle of the Renaissance & the World’s Modern Banking System
April 25th, 2024
The FED Maintains Rates at 5.3 - Consumer Spending Continues to Fuel Inflation
May 2nd, 2024
Buyer Beware Navigating Algorithmic Price Discrimination as a Savy Consumer
May 9th, 2024
The Dangers of Mental Accounting Do You Value All Money the Same Way
May 16th, 2024
The Dow Closes at 40,000 for the First Time Is this Enough to Prompt the Fed to Reduce Rates
May 23rd, 2024
Why Do So Many Americans Mistakenly Believe We Are in a Recession
May 30th, 2024
Is Doomscrolling and Negative Media Driving Aggressive Saving and Thrift by Baby Boomers and GenZ
June 6th, 2024
The ECB Cuts Interest Rates Is the Cut Premature Given Inflation Remains Above 2
June 13th, 2024
Don't Bring Me Down The Fed Keeps Rates Steady, Projects One Cut in 2024
June 20th, 2024
Good or Bad What Are the Implications of the Expiration of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) Provisions
June 27th, 2024
Realizing the American Dream Why Do Home Purchases Continue Despite Higher Prices & Interest Rates
July 4th, 2024
The Economic Impact of New Banking Regulations Capping Overdraft & Late Fees
July 11th, 2024
Trader Joe's & CostCo Why Do They Stand Out from The Rest
July 25th, 2024
CROWDSTRIKE A CASE STUDY IN ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF CYBER LOSS
August 1st, 2024
When Is A Negative A Positive Understanding An Economic Soft Landing
August 8th, 2024
Can U.S. Consumers and Investors Get What They Want? The Case for Reducing the Fed Funds Rate
August 15th, 2024
The Pumpkin Spice Craze A Case Study in Seasonal Consumer Demand & Psychology
August 22nd, 2024
What Is Shrinkflation The Economics of Smaller Groceries & Product Repackaging
August 29th, 2024
The Laffer Curve Understanding the Relationship between Tax Rates, Government Revenues & Economic Growth
September 5th, 2024
Expectations Set at Jackson Hole - The Waiting Is the Hardest Part!
September 12th, 2024
The Birkin Bag Phenomena When Resale Demand Drives Fashion Purchases to Savvy Investments
September 19th, 2024
Time To Celebrate Will Cheaper Borrowing Costs Boost Consumer Spending
September 26th, 2024
Where Does the Federal Reserve Go from Here Navigating Strong Consumer and Durable Goods...
October 3rd, 2024
Be Ready When the Luck Happens The Inspiring Story of Ina Garten - Economist, Chef & Entrepreneur
October 10th, 2024
Jimmy Carter at 100 Celebrating His Contributions to Economic Policy & Deregulation
October 17th, 2024
The Marginal Utility of Time & the Art of Life Balance
October 24th, 2024
Are Consumers Spooked? Is the Decline in Halloween Related Sales a Trend or a Return to Normalcy
October 31st, 2024
“What I Wish I'd Known” Wise Investing Tips from the Legendary Nora Ephron
November 14th, 2024
The New Starbucks Corporate Strategy Product Simplification, Standardized Pricing, & Quality...
November 21st, 2024
Is Santa Becoming More Frugal What Is Driving the Decline in Luxury Goods Sales
December 5th, 2024
Don’t Let the Prospect of New Tariffs Give You the Christmas Blues
December 12th, 2024
it’s the Real Thing . . . or Not Inside Coca Cola’s Flawed AI Seasonal AD Campaign
December 19th, 2024