# Economic Indicators on The No Agenda Show Economic Indicators comes up in 13 chapters across 13 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from August 2009 to July 2025. - **Chapters:** 13 - **Episodes:** 13 - **Discussed:** August 2009 – July 2025 - **Related topics:** [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [Zephyr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zephyr.md), [Adam Curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [Silicon Valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [Bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md), [Cnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnbc.md), [John C. Dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [Austin Texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin-texas.md), [Bnsf Railway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bnsf-railway.md), [Breast Implants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/breast-implants.md) ## Chapters 1–13 of 13 ### No Agenda Zephyr Economic Indicator - **Episode:** [1786: Best Exit Strategies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1786-best-exit-strategies.md) - **Published:** 2025-07-31 - **Time:** 1:55:29–1:56:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1786-best-exit-strategies/chapter/no-agenda-zephyr-economic-indicator.md The hosts consider creating a "No Agenda Zephyr" economic indicator for the TradingView charting platform. They suggest charging a $20 monthly subscription fee for the technical analysis tool. Keywords: tradingview, [zephyr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zephyr.md), [economic indicator](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-indicator.md), [technical analysis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/technical-analysis.md), horvitz, [exit strategy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/exit-strategy.md) ### Matt Walsh Project 2025 Hack, Austin Hair Salon Report - **Episode:** [1688: Impusted](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1688-impusted.md) - **Published:** 2024-08-22 - **Time:** 18:51–21:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1688-impusted/chapter/matt-walsh-project-2025-hack-austin-hair-salon-report.md Adam Curry praises Matt Walsh for redirecting Project2025.com to his own film's website. Curry also provides a "hair and hooker report" from an Austin salon, noting that clients are opting for cheaper procedures as an economic indicator. He describes how the "Project 2025" narrative has successfully permeated liberal social circles in Texas. Keywords: [matt walsh](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/matt-walsh.md), [project 2025](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/project-2025.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [hair salon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hair-salon.md), [economic indicators](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-indicators.md), hooker report ### Economic Indicators and the "Cop Indicator" in Chicago - **Episode:** [1678: Stolen Cookies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1678-stolen-cookies.md) - **Published:** 2024-07-18 - **Time:** 1:41:44–1:44:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1678-stolen-cookies/chapter/economic-indicators-and-the-cop-indicator-in-chicago.md Alternative economic indicators suggest a cooling market, with "Helen of Troy" reporting a 12.2% decline in hair appliance and wellness sales. In Chicago, a new "cop indicator" has emerged as individuals from the finance sector are reportedly seeking jobs in the police and fire departments due to the "boom and bust" nature of the current market. Historically, an increase in applicants for stable government service jobs coincides with broader economic instability. Keywords: helen of troy, [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [economic indicators](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-indicators.md), [recruitment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recruitment.md), [finance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/finance.md) ### Ten Car Zephyr, CNBC Squawk Box Economic Indicator - **Episode:** [1397: ok zoomer](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1397-ok-zoomer.md) - **Published:** 2021-11-07 - **Time:** 10:17–10:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1397-ok-zoomer/chapter/ten-car-zephyr-cnbc-squawk-box-economic-indicator.md A sighting of a ten-car Zephyr train is reported as a potential signal for economic shifts. The train featured two additional "workhorse" cars resembling prison transport, contrasting with traditional luxury cars from the 1920s. This observation is linked to market movements, specifically Bitcoin trading at $61,464. Keywords: [zephyr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zephyr.md), [cnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnbc.md), [squawk box](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/squawk-box.md), [bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md), [economic indicator](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-indicator.md) ### Fibonacci Retracements, Zephyr Economic Report - **Episode:** [1388: Sandwich Generation](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1388-sandwich-generation.md) - **Published:** 2021-10-07 - **Time:** 1:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1388-sandwich-generation/chapter/fibonacci-retracements-zephyr-economic-report.md Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 1388 of No Agenda from Texas and Silicon Valley. Dvorak provides a "Zephyr Economic Report" based on train movements in Northern California, noting a reverse Fibonacci retracement as Bitcoin reaches $50,829. Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [zephyr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zephyr.md), [bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md), fibonacci retracement, [economic indicator](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-indicator.md) ### No Agenda Zephyr Indicator, New Hampshire Farmhouse - **Episode:** [1368: Heat Map](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1368-heat-map.md) - **Published:** 2021-07-30 - **Time:** 2:25:25–2:28:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1368-heat-map/chapter/no-agenda-zephyr-indicator-new-hampshire-farmhouse.md A listener suggested creating a "No Agenda Zephyr" economic indicator for the TradingView platform to track unique market trends. In other community news, a producer in New Hampshire invited listeners to his newly renovated 1875 farmhouse bed-and-breakfast. The "Inn on Golden Pond" offers discounts to No Agenda producers who use specific show-related catchphrases. Keywords: tradingview, [economic indicator](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-indicator.md), [new hampshire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-hampshire.md), bed and breakfast, farmhouse ### Zephyr Economic Outlook, Freight Shipping Trends - **Episode:** [1273: False Positive](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1273-false-positive.md) - **Published:** 2020-08-30 - **Time:** 1:26:16–1:28:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1273-false-positive/chapter/zephyr-economic-outlook-freight-shipping-trends.md A report from a major freight shipping company predicts monumental import numbers for the coming year, potentially breaking records. This surge is expected to create a shortage of truckers and importing jobs. The "Zephyr" train metric, used as an informal economic indicator, showed a steady eight-car count at normal speed, suggesting a stable outlook for goods movement. Keywords: [zephyr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zephyr.md), freight shipping, [imports](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/imports.md), [trucking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trucking.md), [economic indicators](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-indicators.md) ### California Zephyr Economic Report and Austin Luxury Spending - **Episode:** [1263: Flibbertigibbet](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1263-flibbertigibbet.md) - **Published:** 2020-07-26 - **Time:** 2:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1263-flibbertigibbet/chapter/california-zephyr-economic-report-and-austin-luxury-spending.md A sighting of the California Zephyr train featuring two private luxury cars suggests hidden wealth moving through the markets despite economic uncertainty. Observations from Austin, Texas, indicate a surge in high-end recreational purchases, including motorized surfboards and new boats. These anecdotes serve as an informal economic report contrasting with mainstream financial news. Keywords: [california zephyr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california-zephyr.md), [cnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnbc.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [mark zuckerberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-zuckerberg.md), [luxury goods](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/luxury-goods.md), [economic indicators](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-indicators.md) ### Economic Indicators, Amtrak Zephyr Train Count - **Episode:** [1236: WhoTube](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1236-whotube.md) - **Published:** 2020-04-26 - **Time:** 1:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1236-whotube/chapter/economic-indicators-amtrak-zephyr-train-count.md Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the broadcast from Austin and Silicon Valley. They discuss the "Zephyr Index," noting that only seven cars were spotted on the passing train against a benchmark of nine, interpreting this as a sign of current economic stagnation. Keywords: [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), amtrak zephyr, [economic indicators](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-indicators.md), [idiocracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/idiocracy.md) ### No Agenda Episode 1228 Introduction and Economic Indicators - **Episode:** [1228: Stunning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1228-stunning.md) - **Published:** 2020-03-29 - **Time:** 2:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1228-stunning/chapter/no-agenda-episode-1228-introduction-and-economic-indicators.md Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 1228 of the No Agenda show from Austin, Texas and Silicon Valley. They discuss the "Zephyr" train car count as a local economic indicator, noting a drop to seven cars. A satirical advertisement for a 1-900 number explains Dvorak's Law regarding the quality and price of sex workers during economic downturns. Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [austin texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin-texas.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), zephyr train, [dvorak's law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dvorak-s-law.md), [economic indicators](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-indicators.md) ### Donald Trump's Recession Prediction and Adult Coloring Books - **Episode:** [814: Produce & Pipelines](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/814-produce-pipelines.md) - **Published:** 2016-04-07 - **Time:** 2:20:17–2:24:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/814-produce-pipelines/chapter/donald-trump-s-recession-prediction-and-adult-coloring-books.md Donald Trump has predicted a "massive recession," a claim dismissed by mainstream economists but noted by the hosts as a potential leading indicator. John C. Dvorak identifies the sudden popularity of adult coloring books as a "depression indicator," comparing them to historical needlepoint used during difficult economic times. Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [recession](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recession.md), adult coloring books, depression indicators, [economic downturn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-downturn.md) ### Introduction, BNSF Railway Economic Indicators - **Episode:** [792: Buffoonery](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/792-buffoonery.md) - **Published:** 2016-01-22 - **Time:** 0:00–1:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/792-buffoonery/chapter/introduction-bnsf-railway-economic-indicators.md Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the program from Austin, Texas and Northern California. An email from a BNSF Railway employee suggests that a slowdown in the transportation business is a leading indicator of an economic crash, mirroring patterns seen before the 2008 financial crisis. Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [bnsf railway](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bnsf-railway.md), [economic indicators](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-indicators.md) ### Breast Implant Trends and Economic Indicators - **Episode:** [124: Obama's Lobsters](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/124-obama-s-lobsters.md) - **Published:** 2009-08-23 - **Time:** 27:59–29:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/124-obama-s-lobsters/chapter/breast-implant-trends-and-economic-indicators.md A brief discussion notes that breast implant sizes are reportedly shrinking in correlation with the economy. 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