Marketplace Not everyone’s stretching the dollar the same way
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Oct 24, 2025 
David Gura, a national political correspondent at Bloomberg, and Rachel Siegel, an economics reporter at The Washington Post, dive into the complexities of inflation, Fed policy, and how delayed data impacts government decisions. Yasmin Tayeg, a staff writer at The Atlantic, discusses the global cocoa shortage and its effect on Halloween candy production. The guests explore how various income groups are adapting their spending habits and why a young graduate chose to seek employment overseas amid economic uncertainty.
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Inflation Is Cooler But Still Above Target
- The September CPI showed year-over-year inflation at about 3%, above the Fed's 2% target.
- Delayed data due to the shutdown limits visibility for upcoming Fed decisions and economic clarity.
Fed Balances Inflation And Jobs
- The Fed faces tension between cooling inflation and a softening job market while setting policy.
- Policymakers must balance inflation control with preventing further labor-market weakness.
Higher Earners Bulk Buy, Others Downsize
- The K-shaped recovery shows high-income households bulk-buy to save while lower-income households ration and downsize purchases.
- Consumer staples firms are responding with varied package sizes and formats to serve different income groups.