Marketplace Redefining the "college senior"
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May 16, 2025 Discover the innovative rise of university retirement communities, offering older adults a chance to engage in classes and events. Explore how this shift reflects changing retirement expectations and the importance of lifelong learning. Dive into the economic landscape, where recent data reveals a disconnect affecting the Federal Reserve's decisions. Additionally, learn how Chinese exporters are skillfully navigating tariff uncertainties and how small businesses are thriving despite economic challenges.
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Tariff Impacts Lag in Inflation Data
- Tariff impacts on prices may not appear immediately in hard data like CPI and PPI.
- May's data report will better reveal if tariffs have caused sustained inflation.
Fed Prefers Hard Data Over Soft
- The Federal Reserve prioritizes hard data over soft data like surveys due to past false economic warnings.
- Soft data can be downbeat but may not reflect current economic reality accurately.
Economic Outlooks Are Fluid
- Economic predictions about recession vary as data and geopolitical events shift rapidly.
- Changing circumstances can alter outlooks quickly, making some recession calls premature.