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Closer, but not there
Sep 11, 2024

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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August CPI shows inflation's sticky in services

Sep 11, 2024
Airline tickets and eating out cost more in August than July. But price gains are easing in other previously sticky industries.
Airfares rose nearly 4% from July to August, according to the consumer price index.
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How reliable is the Sahm rule as a recession indicator?

Sep 11, 2024
Economist Claudia Sahm says even though the recession predictor is sounding the alarm, we shouldn't immediately fret.
The unemployment rate is kind of like a high school dance (bear with us): When the wallflowers join the floor, the number of dancers grows. Similarly, the unemployment rate grows when more unemployed people on the sidelines start looking for work.
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Campbell Soup Co. warms to a fresh name

Sep 11, 2024
The maker of Campbell's soup wants to promote a wider range of offerings. How well do such corporate rebrandings work?
Despite the name change, soup will remain a central part of the Campbell's Co.
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

How this winery is planting differently for a warmer future

Sep 11, 2024
Jessica Mozeico, owner of Et Fille Wines, started the business with her father. She hopes she can pass it along to the next generation.
"My daughter is nine years old, so it's certainly too soon to say whether or not she'll follow in my footsteps," say owner Jessica Mozeico of Et Fille Wines. "But what I do know is that it inspires how I want to move the business forward."
Carolyn Wells Kramer

Some consumers are shifting to older models of used cars

Sep 11, 2024
They may come at a lower price point, but there are downsides — like, it can be harder to get a loan to buy one.
Used cars are often more affordable than buying new. But it can be hard to get a loan for one over nine years old.
Scott Olson/Getty Images

Companies have our data. Why do they keep asking if we like them?

Sep 11, 2024
Constant requests for feedback can provide useful info for firms. But there are alternatives to overdoing it and annoying customers.
These days, seemingly every purchase comes with a request for feedback.
Sean Gallup/Getty Images

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer
Maria Hollenhorst Producer II
Andie Corban Producer I
Sarah Leeson Producer I
Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II
Sofia Terenzio Assistant Producer
Jordan Mangi Assistant Digital Producer