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A different way to understand the US economy
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22 minutes
Released:
Jul 26, 2023
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Podcast episode
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Under “normal” circumstances, economists and analysts study a variety of specific indicators to understand what’s happening with the US economy. But lately, those indicators have been sending mixed signals. The FT’s US financial commentator Robert Armstrong explains why they’re wonky and how that’s led him to a different data source to help him understand the economy.Plus, have your own burning questions about business or finance? Send us your questions and we may use them in a future show! Record a voice message here: https://sayhi.chat/rmc2b Or, email Michela at michela.tindera@ft.com, or message her on Twitter at @mtindera07- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - For further reading:Recession odds fall, a bitThere is more slack in labour markets than we thinkAn ‘immaculate disinflation’ in the US is not guaranteedStocks rise on robust US bank earnings and ECB rates signalListen to the Unhedged podcastRead a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Jul 26, 2023
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