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

by Justin Ho

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?

by Stacey Vanek Smith

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

by Kristin Schwab

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.

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My Economy

How this winery is planting differently for a warmer future

by Sofia Terenzio

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."

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Some consumers are shifting to older models of used cars

by Stephanie Hughes

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.

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

by Daniel Ackerman

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.

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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

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