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Why Economists Disagree on the Shape of Today's Economy
Lucas and Luna explore why economists can't agree on whether today's economy is a K, a C, or something else entirely. With the Fed's preferred inflation gauge showing core prices up 3.3 percent annually in July, and the recent jobs report pointing in different directions, they break down what the letter-shaped recovery debate actually means for your wallet. They look at how different data points—like the S&P 500 hitting record highs while small-cap stocks lag—paint conflicting pictures, and why consumer confidence surveys might miss the real story. Tune in to understand the…
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