Bloomberg Businessweek Weekend - March 1st, 2024
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Analyzing Consumer Behavior and Economic Indicators
The chapter provides insights into the differences between Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) and Consumer Price Index (CPI) as measures of inflation, discussing their accuracy and implications for the Federal Reserve. It explores the impact of pending home sales decline on mortgage rates and analyzes consumer spending trends through the lens of Whirlpool. Additionally, it delves into companies' strategies regarding smaller appliances, revenue potential, cost-cutting measures, and shifts in financing strategies from debt to equity.
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