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mishtalk.com > economics > has-job-growth-accelerated-or-should-we-be-skeptical-what-does-qcew-suggest

Has Job Growth Accelerated or Should We Be Skeptical? What Does QCEW Suggest? – MishTalk

5+ day, 8+ hour ago   (746+ words) Here are 8 charts and tables to discuss. The lead chart compares the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) to the Current Employment Statistics (CES) nonfarm payroll report. Year-Over-Year QCEW and CES Nonfarm Payrolls Through March These numbers are down…...


mishtalk.com > economics > hello-farmers-diesel-new-record-near-6-labor-day-gasoline-record-too

Hello Farmers, Diesel New Record Near $6, Labor Day Gasoline Record Too – MishTalk

6+ day, 23+ hour ago   (312+ words) A week ago we were looking for $5.80 Diesel, now $6.00 is in sight. On September 3, 2026 AAA commented Labor Day on Track to Set Record at the Pump. For those who like breaking records, I am pleased to report a new Labor…...


mishtalk.com > economics > is-it-idiotic-to-fight-a-war-over-something-worthless-in-two-years

Is it Idiotic to Fight a War Over Something Worthless in Two Years?

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (427+ words) My vote is yes, but that’s what Bessent says we are doing. Worthless in Two Years The Hill reports Bessent predicts Strait of Hormuz will be ‘worthless’ in 2 years Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that the Strait of Hormuz…...


mishtalk.com > economics > oil-and-bond-yields-higher-following-first-us-attack-on-iran-in-weeks

Oil and Bond Yields Higher Following First US Attack on Iran in Weeks

2+ week, 17+ hour ago   (525+ words) U.S. Strikes Two Iranian Rocket Launchers in First Attack in Weeks Politico reports US strikes Iran’s Larak Island U.S. forces struck Iran’s Larak Island on Sunday, a U.S. official said, after observing military personnel preparing to deploy rockets loaded with sea…...


mishtalk.com > economics > the-bls-annual-benchmark-revision-for-march-2026-is-178000-private-jobs

The BLS Annual Benchmark Revision for March 2026 Is -178,000 Private Jobs

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (659+ words) The total revision was -79,000. This is the smallest benchmark revision since 2021. The BLS reports the Preliminary Benchmark Revision for March of 2026 (from March 2025) is -79,000 total jobs. Large Annual Revisions Are Over Looking ahead, I expect benchmark revisions will get smaller…...


mishtalk.com > economics > ontario-prime-minister-responds-to-trump-he-can-kiss-my-ass

Ontario Prime Minister Responds to Trump “He Can Kiss My Ass” – MishTalk

3+ week, 23+ min ago   (1422+ words) Trump threatens 50 percent tariffs on auto parts in January. I suggest Canada respond immediately. Trump Repeats Nonsensical Lie Aug 24, 2026, 7:38 AM I have refuted that nonsensical lie before and will update the numbers shortly. But over 100% of that trade deficit with…...


mishtalk.com > economics > bessent-says-he-doesnt-understand-oil-prices-i-can-help

Bessent Says He Doesn’t Understand Oil Prices. I Can Help

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (449+ words) He should read this blog, or ZeroHedge, or OilPrice. Here’s a 10-point cheat sheet. We Have a Spike in Oil Prices I Don’t Understand “We have a spike in oil prices today that I don’t really understand.” Oil Cheat Sheet…...