Economy
What a Yield-Curve Inversion Does — and Doesn’t — Tell Us
An inverted yield curve has a reputation as a recession warning. Here is what the signal measures, why it has worked and where it can mislead.
Thomas Brandt1 min read
Economics Correspondent
Thomas Brandt
Thomas covers the economy, trade and industry, translating economic data into what it means for business.
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Articles
Economy
Inflation, Explained: The Forces Behind Rising Prices
Demand, supply, wages and expectations: a clear guide to what pushes prices up, how it is measured and why it matters to businesses.
Thomas Brandt1 min read
Expert Insights
Why Productivity Is the Economy’s Most Important Number
Analysis: over the long run, living standards depend on how much an hour of work produces. Here is why it deserves more attention.
Thomas Brandt1 min read
Economy
What Shapes Global Supply Chains — and How Companies Manage the Risk
Tariffs, shipping lanes and energy costs all move the map. A guide to the forces behind where things get made.
Thomas Brandt1 min read
Economy
GDP, Jobs and Inflation: The Three Numbers to Watch
A plain-English guide to the economic releases that move markets and shape business decisions.
Thomas Brandt1 min read
Economy
How Currency Moves Affect Exporters
A stronger or weaker currency changes prices, margins and competitiveness. How companies manage the swings.
Thomas Brandt1 min read
Economy
Reshoring, Explained
Why some companies bring production closer to home, and the costs and trade-offs involved.
Thomas Brandt1 min read
Economy
How Energy Prices Flow Through the Economy
From fuel and electricity to transport and food, energy costs reach almost every price. Tracing the chain.
Thomas Brandt1 min read