Dec 22, 2023

Extra to spend, extra to save

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That's what consumers have, finally, according to the November PCE. Is it enough to lighten the weight of inflation?

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The Weekly Wrap

by Kai Ryssdal

Kai talks with the Wall Street Journal’s Amara Omeokwe about this week’s economic news.

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by Stacey Vanek Smith

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After the meteoric rise of NFTs, the fall has hammered the market. Can we call curtains for the digital art market?

A Times Square billboard reads "I hate NFTs!" during the fourth annual NFT.NYC conference in June 2022. Nearly all NFTs are currently worthless.

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With prices falling and incomes rising, consumers get a break in time for Christmas

by Samantha Fields

Dec 22, 2023

The PCE report for November shows that prices fell slightly and disposable personal income rose, along with the savings rate.

Consumers have been sullen about the economy despite the improvement in inflation, but that might be changing.

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This chocolate store makes some New Year's resolutions

by Richard Cunningham

Kristin Thalheimer Bingham, co-owner of Dean’s Sweets in Portland, talks about her business plans heading into the new year.

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Oh Devil Electric Guest

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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

Richard Cunningham Associate Producer I

Jordan Mangi Assistant Digital Producer

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