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The Indicator from Planet Money · August 21, 2026 · 9m

EV sales slow, US Treasury yields grow, 'Niu Lai' has impressive box office mojo

Show Notes

The Indicator covers three economic stories: electric vehicle sales are slowing in North America but growing elsewhere; U.S. Treasury yields are rising; and a Chinese movie, 'Niu Lai,' has become a box office hit despite being so bad. The episode provides a quick snapshot of these trends.

This summary was generated from show notes and public descriptions, not from a full transcript review. Details may contain inaccuracies.

Highlights

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EV Sales Diverge: North America Slows, International Grows
EV sales are sputtering in North America but fluttering internationally.
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U.S. Treasury Yields Rise
U.S. Treasury yields are rising.
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Chinese Movie 'Niu Lai' Is a Box Office Hit Because It's So Bad
The low-budget Chinese movie 'Niu Lai' has become a box office hit because it's so terrible.
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Misc

✧The segment on 'Niu Lai' highlights a low-budget movie that became a hit in China because it's so bad.
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