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The costs of a brand new capital
Aug 12, 2024

The costs of a brand new capital

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A view of the future presidential palace under construction in Indonesia's new capital, Nusantara. STR/AFP via Getty Image
Is it worth the expense for countries to move their seats of government?

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It's a big week for inflation data. What do we know about consumers' expectations?

by Mitchell Hartman
Aug 12, 2024
The New York Fed is scheduled to report on consumer inflation expectations Monday morning, producer prices Tuesday and the consumer price index on Wednesday.
Inflation expectations “don’t matter at all" when it comes to consumers spending their money, according to Robert Frick at Navy Federal Credit Union.
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Campaigns diverge on the issue of Fed independence

by Nova Safo

The two presidential campaigns are diverging on a key issue — how independent the Federal Reserve should be in setting monetary policy. The Fed’s mission, by law, is to control inflation and promote employment. Former President Donald Trump said last week that he would want to have a say on interest rate decisions. And this weekend, the reactions poured in.

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Indonesia prepares to change its capital city and challenges await

by Daniel Ackerman
Aug 12, 2024
Other nations, including Brazil and Nigeria, have established a new capital. But if you build it, will people come?
Above, the new presidential palace in Indonesia's soon-to-be capital city of Nusantara seen on July 11.
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