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  • This is the sound of an inverted yield curve
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    The so-called yield curve that tracks U.S. Treasury debt has been inverted for 20 months. Plus, credit card trouble and a chocolatier check-in.

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  • Closer, but not there
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    Inflation’s down, but not enough to meet the Federal Reserve’s target. Seems services are the sticky point. Plus, the older the car, the cheaper the car — sort of.

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  • Movin’ right along
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    Do passengers or cargo have the right of way on the rails? Plus, the EU ends Google’s search for a strategy to avoid paying a huge fine.

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  • The Fed’s last gut check
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    The Fed has likely made up its mind about a rate cut. Plus, we break down the difference between the CPI and PCE inflation measures.

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  • And in first place … Nevada!
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    In this episode: Why Republican governors are leaning into clean energy. Also, the August jobs report and “My Analog Life.”

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  • The economics of immigration
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    How immigration affects housing, economic growth and more. Plus, the history of San Francisco’s painted ladies.

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  • Who’s still hiring?
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    If you’re looking for a job, your prospects are good — for now. Plus, what’s the difference between GDP and GNP?

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  • Who can get Ozempic?
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    The diabetes and obesity drug is difficult for low-income Americans to access. Plus, have economic sanctions on Russia worked?

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  • A turning point for the “vibecession”?
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    Data shows improvement in consumers’ long-term economic outlook — make that some consumers. Plus, we hear from the authors of “Koreaworld” and the owner of an island bed and breakfast in the Pacific Northwest.

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  • Spending more, saving less
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    That’s a key takeaway from the July personal consumption expenditures report. We’ll explain what it all means. Plus, what the heck is a fiscal year?

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