EV sales slow, US Treasury yields grow, 'Niu Lai' has impressive box office mojo
Summary
Hosts Adrian Ma, Ricky Mulvey, and Cooper Katz McKim discuss three key economic indicators. They analyze the 27% drop in North American EV sales, noting how battery manufacturers are pivoting to grid storage for data centers. The episode also covers the 30-year Treasury yield hitting a two-decade high due to national debt and competition from tech borrowing. Finally, they highlight the viral success of a low-budget Chinese animated film that turned online criticism into box office profits.
Topics discussed
Intro: Indicators of the Week overview
EV sales drop in North America; battery shift to grid storage
30-year Treasury yield hits 20-year high due to debt and AI
Chinese indie film 'Nyo Lai' becomes viral box office hit
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