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Why the New York Fed asks ordinary folks where inflation is headed

Aug 12, 2024
Consumers' price expectations influence how they save and spend their money, potentially creating self-fulfilling prophecies.
Even though consumers don't make scientific predictions, there's value in understanding their expectations of the economy.
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What "Demolition Man" got right about the future

Sep 3, 2018
Autonomous vehicles, tablets, video conferencing — the 1993 flick made some good calls.
Taco Bell celebrated the return of nacho fries and the "Demolition Man" 25th anniversary with a futuristic dining experience at Greystone Prime Steakhouse & Seafood on July 19, 2018 in San Diego, California.
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