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Inflation: Maybe it's all in our heads

by Sabri Ben-Achour Dec 13, 2019

It's possible that prices aren't rising much because we don't expect prices to rise much.

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Republicans more upbeat on the economy than Democrats

by Mitchell Hartman Dec 11, 2019

New Pew survey: Most Americans say current economy helps the rich, hurts the poor and middle class.

Partisan views of the economy have historically been tied to the president.

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The economy's hot again. But how long can it last?

by Mitchell Hartman Dec 6, 2019

Recession worries were prominent several months ago, but the latest jobs report suggests those risks are fading.

Consumer spending drives two-thirds of the economy.

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One School, One Year

Cincinnati's Oyler School tries to rebuild its neighborhood

by Amy Scott Oct 14, 2019

A new plan aims to create housing and jobs.

Cincinnati's Oyler School is on a mission to uplift not just its students, but its neighborhood.

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Consumers are feeling good about where the economy's headed

by Erika Beras Oct 14, 2019

They're willing to spend because they expect to be earning more next year.

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Here's what a "good economy" means to these shoppers

by Mitchell Hartman Oct 9, 2019

Consumers appear confident and willing to spend now, but they're worried about the future and haunted by memories of the Great Recession.

Consumers shopping in May in New York City.

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How bowling shoes help explain the repo market

by Kai Ryssdal and Maria Hollenhorst Oct 9, 2019

It’s a wonky subject, but important. Arcades, power grids and plumbing systems also help make sense of it.

If you want to understand the repo market, think about renting shoes at a bowling alley.

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What's it like to return to the workforce in this economy?

by Erika Beras Oct 4, 2019

It depends on how long you've been out, what you do and where you live.

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Manufacturers aren't the only ones worrying about trade and global growth

by Sabri Ben-Achour Oct 3, 2019

Growth in the service sector is slowing, too, according to new numbers from the Institute for Supply Management.

Shipping containers from China and other nations are unloaded at the Port of Long Beach in California in February.

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Auto loans are taking longer to pay off

by Kai Ryssdal and Bennett Purser Oct 2, 2019

That could hurt consumers but benefit banks and dealerships.

Ford F-150s are lined up at a dealership in Hudson, Wisconsin.

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