Oxford Economics
Coverage of Oxford Economics in the Nexus archive.
- The host city is doing all of the hosting, none of the headlining
The FIFA World Cup quarterfinal between Norway and England is being hosted in Miami Gardens, a suburban city northeast of downtown Miami, despite promotional efforts focusing on Miami. Miami Gardens' stadium, originally built in 1987 for the Miami Dolphins, has hosted five matches and will host a third-place game, with local leaders hoping for economic and visibility benefits.
- Why Brazil, Mexico and Colombia Top a New Fiscal Risk Warning
Oxford Economics identifies Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia as economies requiring significant fiscal adjustment due to debt sustainability risks. The study ranks 46 economies based on the debt-stabilising primary balance, placing Mexico and Colombia in a group needing sustained large surpluses to address prolonged fiscal attrition.
- Kevin Warsh’s first Fed meeting sees rates hold steady and makes outright promise to deliver price stability—but don’t expect many details on when
Kevin Warsh confirmed the Federal Reserve will hold the base rate at 3.5% to 3.75% during his first meeting as chairman. He emphasized a commitment to price stability amid inflation concerns and political pressures, while the June FOMC meeting was closely watched for signs of Fed independence amid prior tensions between the White House and former Chair Jerome Powell.
- Filling up your car won’t feel normal until next summer, S&P says
The U.S. and Iran announced a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, easing long-term oil supply concerns, but energy analysts predict physical crude markets will remain tight until summer 2027 due to infrastructure repairs and shipping risks. S&P Global estimates supply losses will exceed 1.5 billion barrels by June, with full production normalization delayed.
- Carolina Gold: Why Americans are flooding red states and fleeing blue strongholds
The Carolinas are experiencing a population boom due to high-paying job opportunities and relative affordability, with North Carolina seeing the highest net domestic migration in 2023 and South Carolina being the fastest-growing state by percentage. The region's diverse employment landscape and lower living costs have created a powerful draw for those living in more expensive coastal hubs. This growth comes as several traditionally blue states struggle to return to pre-pandemic population levels.