Companies built up inventories because they didn't want to be caught off guard and without goods that consumers wanted as a result they didn't need to ship in new. We are getting to pre-pandemic in many metrics but keep in mind when you look at the economy the inflationary rate for you for December we're now at a 6.5 percent given the peak of what we were experiencing in the summer6.5 percent of what no seven seven I'm sorry 7.1 percent year to year in terms of the inflationary rates.
Bloomberg Businessweek Editor Joel Weber and Bloomberg News US Economy Reporter Katia Dmitrieva discuss how traditional economic indicators can’t predict the timing of a US recession, and newer forecasting methods are untested. Mario Cordero, Executive Director at the Port of Long Beach, talks about the significance of ports within the US economy. Next Round Capital Partners Founder Ken Smythe explains how private companies are being creative to avoid a down round of funding. Kevin Carter, Founder of EMQQ, discusses how China’s reopening is signaling positive growth and opportunities for investors. And we Drive to the Close with Jimmy Lee, CEO at Wealth Consulting Group.
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