2025-03-28
26 分钟The Economist Hello and welcome to The Intelligence from The Economist.
I'm your host, Jason Palmer.
Every weekday we provide a fresh perspective on the events shaping your world.
There's been much talk and posturing about who's providing how much aid to Ukraine.
We look at a donor that's quietly been helping the country's economy,
its entrepreneurs, even its cultural sector,
and sharing wisdom about recovery from disaster.
And we take a look at adolescents,
which has topped the Netflix viewing figures in more than 70 countries.
Our correspondent says that despite the name of the series,
its troubling themes are not just about adolescents.
First up, though.
America's economy had been remarkably strong.
There are indications that it is slowing right now,
largely as a result of Donald Trump's policies.
One closely watched indicator shows that consumer confidence is falling down to its lowest in 12 years.
But President Trump still believes that relief is at hand.
And you'll be hearing about that on April 2nd.
And it will be liberation day
because we'll be taking in large amounts of money for our country.