Aug 11, 2020

It’s an unusual recession — are those hints of inflation?

U.S. wholesale prices shot up an unexpected 0.6% in July, biggest gain since October 2018. Nicholas Kamm/AFP via Getty Images

U.S. wholesale prices shot up an unexpected 0.6% in July. Plus, the latest in the battle over the gig economy. And, Saul Griffith outlines a plan to create jobs by taking carbon out of the U.S. economy.

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Uber and Lyft have to classify drivers as employees, California judge orders

by David Brancaccio , Kristin Schwab and Alex Schroeder

Aug 11, 2020

The ride-hailing companies now have 10 days to appeal the ruling.

Gig companies have expressed they want to give their contract employees some sorts of benefits but not classify them as employees. Union leaders have said they are willing to reach a compromise.

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The producer price index, which measures inflation before it reaches consumers, sees biggest jump since 2018

David Kelly, chief global strategist at J.P. Morgan Asset Management, has more.

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Reimagining the Economy

Decarbonization can fix the jobs crisis and the climate crisis, scientist says

by David Brancaccio and Rose Conlon

Aug 11, 2020

Saul Griffith is the co-author of a new report that outlines a plan to reduce U.S. dependence on fossil fuels while creating millions of jobs.

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The team

David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Jay Siebold Technical Director

Brian Allison Engineer

Meredith Garretson Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

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