OpenQ
How does it work? One question about the economy every second week, answered in plain language, and a question back for you.
Why does the Federal Reserve watch how many Americans quit their jobs?
US quits rose to 3.4 million in September 2026. The essay explains why the Federal Reserve reads quits as wage pressure and what higher rates do to workers who bargain by leaving.
How does a higher interest rate bring down the price of diesel?
UK inflation hit 3.5% in September as diesel reached 192.5p. This piece explains how a Bank of England rate rise works through workers’ pay, mortgages and borrowing, not the price of oil.