-1.5%
Expected decline in global carbon emissions in 2026 due primarily to lower demand for fossil fuels due to rising prices.
Why It Matters:
Global economic shocks — including COVID and the banking crisis — tend to be associated with emissions reductions.
Source: eia.gov
194,000
Number of weekly jobless claims last week, near 50-year lows.
Why It Matters:
Despite these positive numbers, workers are still feeling anxiety about mobility in the current “low-hire low-fire” environment.
Source: cnbc.com
3 million
Peak viewership for Game 1 of the WNBA finals between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries, up 11% from last year.
Why It Matters:
That the game drew so well with teams that don’t have major stars like Caitlin Clark and A’ja Wilson show the durability of the WNBA’s growth.
Source: nytimes.com
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