Emily Peck
@emilypeck.bsky.social
Axios reporter, Slate Money host. I'm back on coffee.
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Today's will be out in just 15 minutes and features a poem from @axios.com legends Courtenay Brown and Kelly Tyko about cocoa futures. So.. yeah.
Today's will be out in just 15 minutes and features a poem from @axios.com legends Courtenay Brown and Kelly Tyko about cocoa futures. So.. yeah.
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February 13, 2026 at 12:16 PM
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Today's will be out in just 15 minutes and features a poem from @axios.com legends Courtenay Brown and Kelly Tyko about cocoa futures. So.. yeah.
Today's will be out in just 15 minutes and features a poem from @axios.com legends Courtenay Brown and Kelly Tyko about cocoa futures. So.. yeah.
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first of all, Alex, that babysitting cost chart is horrifying, I presumably will never be going out to dinner when the baby is old enough to be watched
secondly, @emilypeck.bsky.social is right. Nobody understands bonds, but, BUT! we all know from wutang to diversify our bonds, which is good enough
secondly, @emilypeck.bsky.social is right. Nobody understands bonds, but, BUT! we all know from wutang to diversify our bonds, which is good enough
February 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM
first of all, Alex, that babysitting cost chart is horrifying, I presumably will never be going out to dinner when the baby is old enough to be watched
secondly, @emilypeck.bsky.social is right. Nobody understands bonds, but, BUT! we all know from wutang to diversify our bonds, which is good enough
secondly, @emilypeck.bsky.social is right. Nobody understands bonds, but, BUT! we all know from wutang to diversify our bonds, which is good enough
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the word plays are 👍
another reminder that I'm back writing Axios Markets, and even if you are not interested in stocks and don't really understand bonds (no one does it's ok!) you might enjoy it. We do word play and explain things in plain English, or try to. Read the latest, and sign up: www.axios.com/newsletters/...
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February 10, 2026 at 7:03 PM
the word plays are 👍
another reminder that I'm back writing Axios Markets, and even if you are not interested in stocks and don't really understand bonds (no one does it's ok!) you might enjoy it. We do word play and explain things in plain English, or try to. Read the latest, and sign up: www.axios.com/newsletters/...
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February 10, 2026 at 4:06 PM
another reminder that I'm back writing Axios Markets, and even if you are not interested in stocks and don't really understand bonds (no one does it's ok!) you might enjoy it. We do word play and explain things in plain English, or try to. Read the latest, and sign up: www.axios.com/newsletters/...
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"Lotus 1-2-3 ring a bell? Probably not if you're under 50 years old." As an old Lotus Notes programmer and a current Salesforce developer, I totally remember 1-2-3. @emilypeck.bsky.social www.axios.com/2026/02/09/a...
It's not just stocks. Software gets rattled in the debt market.
$25 billion in software loans were at distressed levels by the end of January — more than double the December level.
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February 9, 2026 at 8:30 PM
"Lotus 1-2-3 ring a bell? Probably not if you're under 50 years old." As an old Lotus Notes programmer and a current Salesforce developer, I totally remember 1-2-3. @emilypeck.bsky.social www.axios.com/2026/02/09/a...
Good morning! I'm back writing Axios Markets newsletter, as of today. I'll be writing about money in plain English so we can all try to understand WTH is happening. You can sign up here ... in the little box on the right side of the page. www.axios.com/newsletters/...
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February 9, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Good morning! I'm back writing Axios Markets newsletter, as of today. I'll be writing about money in plain English so we can all try to understand WTH is happening. You can sign up here ... in the little box on the right side of the page. www.axios.com/newsletters/...
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A GoFundMe for Washington Post journalists has already raised $73,000 www.gofundme.com/f/standing-t...
Donate to Washington Post 2026 layoff fund, organized by Rachel Siegel
On Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, The Washington Post laid off hundreds of journalists. We ar… Rachel Siegel needs your support for Washington Post 2026 layoff fund
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February 4, 2026 at 5:25 PM
A GoFundMe for Washington Post journalists has already raised $73,000 www.gofundme.com/f/standing-t...
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As you reflect on this chart from @markzandi.bsky.social (via @emilypeck.bsky.social of @axios.com), I encourage you to think of it not in terms of spending or the economy, but as a reflection of the relative confidence felt by those at the top and bottom.
January 22, 2026 at 2:24 PM
As you reflect on this chart from @markzandi.bsky.social (via @emilypeck.bsky.social of @axios.com), I encourage you to think of it not in terms of spending or the economy, but as a reflection of the relative confidence felt by those at the top and bottom.
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January 22, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Even before the White House threatened to freeze funding, child care providers across the country were scrambling to deal with a pull back in federal funds -- wait lists in a lot of states are crazy long. Prices rising. www.axios.com/2026/01/12/t...
Trump funding freeze could stretch child care to a breaking point
The administration is seeking to freeze more than $10 billion for five blue states.
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January 12, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Even before the White House threatened to freeze funding, child care providers across the country were scrambling to deal with a pull back in federal funds -- wait lists in a lot of states are crazy long. Prices rising. www.axios.com/2026/01/12/t...
Listen to our Barbie episode of Slate Money Talks… now endorsed by David Plotz!
January 10, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Listen to our Barbie episode of Slate Money Talks… now endorsed by David Plotz!
I'm looking for anyone that's work at a company that's either missed payroll -- or been late with paychecks. I want to hear what that's like and how that affected you. It's for a story I'm working on. Emily.peck@axios.com. You can also just DM me here or find me on Signal EmilyRPeck.71
January 9, 2026 at 4:49 PM
I'm looking for anyone that's work at a company that's either missed payroll -- or been late with paychecks. I want to hear what that's like and how that affected you. It's for a story I'm working on. Emily.peck@axios.com. You can also just DM me here or find me on Signal EmilyRPeck.71
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Democratic attorneys general from 5 states sued to block the Trump administration's freeze of child care and social services funding this evening.
5 blue states sue Trump admin over $10 billion child care funding freeze
The states say the administration cut off the money without evidence, without due process and without legal authority.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:59 AM
Democratic attorneys general from 5 states sued to block the Trump administration's freeze of child care and social services funding this evening.
The letters appear to have been written quickly. Requests for documents repeatedly refer to "Minnesota" in letters addressed to other states.
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5 Democratic-run states are told that their child care funds have been frozen
The suspension of the funds could hurt low-income families in those states, depending on how long it lasts, advocates say.
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January 7, 2026 at 2:15 AM
The letters appear to have been written quickly. Requests for documents repeatedly refer to "Minnesota" in letters addressed to other states.
www.axios.com/2026/01/07/t...
www.axios.com/2026/01/07/t...
More details on what the Trump administration is doing on child care -- funds for a few states, including Georgia (!), are already getting held up. read more on @axios.com
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Democratic state officials erupt over Trump threat to child care funds
Child care and other programs could be jeopardized.
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January 6, 2026 at 9:45 PM
More details on what the Trump administration is doing on child care -- funds for a few states, including Georgia (!), are already getting held up. read more on @axios.com
www.axios.com/2026/01/06/t...
www.axios.com/2026/01/06/t...
OK, this is important: who can I order cookies from? www.axios.com/2026/01/06/g...
Girl Scouts cookie season 2026: New flavor, prices and how to buy
Exploremores, a rocky road ice cream–inspired sandwich cookie, are the new Girl Scout Cookie for 2026.
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January 6, 2026 at 2:51 PM
OK, this is important: who can I order cookies from? www.axios.com/2026/01/06/g...
Question -- Did you work somewhere this year that FAILED to meet payroll? If so, DMs open or email emily.peck@axios.com
January 1, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Question -- Did you work somewhere this year that FAILED to meet payroll? If so, DMs open or email emily.peck@axios.com
Please remember this chart the next time you read or hear it said that the cost of college is skyrocketing.
December 28, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Please remember this chart the next time you read or hear it said that the cost of college is skyrocketing.
Looking to hear from those who've been laid off in December -- ahead of holiday season? Seems to be happening with more frequency now.
Please let me know in the comments -- were you surprised? You can email or DM, too, I'm on deadline today Friday Dec. 12. (Please don't pitch me on your company)
Please let me know in the comments -- were you surprised? You can email or DM, too, I'm on deadline today Friday Dec. 12. (Please don't pitch me on your company)
December 12, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Looking to hear from those who've been laid off in December -- ahead of holiday season? Seems to be happening with more frequency now.
Please let me know in the comments -- were you surprised? You can email or DM, too, I'm on deadline today Friday Dec. 12. (Please don't pitch me on your company)
Please let me know in the comments -- were you surprised? You can email or DM, too, I'm on deadline today Friday Dec. 12. (Please don't pitch me on your company)
Are you turning to a chatbot for help or guidance or just feedback/brainstorming at work — stuff that you might have once simply talked to a coworker about?? I want to hear about it for a story. Get in touch. Emily.peck@axios.com or DM /comment here.
December 11, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Are you turning to a chatbot for help or guidance or just feedback/brainstorming at work — stuff that you might have once simply talked to a coworker about?? I want to hear about it for a story. Get in touch. Emily.peck@axios.com or DM /comment here.
GOP bill would rename Black Lives Matter Plaza after Charlie Kirk, reports @andrewsolender.bsky.social
Nancy Mace introduces bill to rename DC's Black Lives Matter Plaza after Charlie Kirk
The House Republican's bill would re-designate it the "Charlie Kirk Freedom of Speech Plaza."
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December 10, 2025 at 6:49 PM
GOP bill would rename Black Lives Matter Plaza after Charlie Kirk, reports @andrewsolender.bsky.social
Is there any example of "upskilling" being something that actually worked?
December 10, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Is there any example of "upskilling" being something that actually worked?
Everyone’s doing a word
of the year now. Glassdoor’s is “fatigue.” I’m so tired.
of the year now. Glassdoor’s is “fatigue.” I’m so tired.
The one word that sums up the job market in 2025
Workers are exhausted. It's been a rough year in the labor market.
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December 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Everyone’s doing a word
of the year now. Glassdoor’s is “fatigue.” I’m so tired.
of the year now. Glassdoor’s is “fatigue.” I’m so tired.