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Aug 25, 2025 Keurig Dr Pepper is making waves with an $18 billion acquisition of JDE Peet's, aiming to strengthen its coffee dominance. This merger combines beloved brands like Dr Pepper and Maxwell House under one roof. Meanwhile, the Fed is shifting its focus from inflation to job market dynamics. In higher education, challenges loom as institutions face declining enrollments and rising costs, with some universities resorting to tuition discounts and program changes to adapt to the evolving landscape.
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Fed Shifts Toward Jobs Risk
- The Fed appears to be shifting focus from inflation to risks in the job market after a weak July jobs report.
- Markets interpreted this as increasing the chance of an interest rate cut in weeks ahead.
Tariffs Could Rekindle Inflation
- Tariff-driven price increases are beginning to filter through the economy and could push inflation higher.
- The Fed must weigh sticky service-sector prices even while prioritizing job-market risks.
Drink Giant Merger Strategy
- Keurig Dr Pepper plans to buy JDE Peet's for about $18 billion to bolster its coffee business.
- The combined company would split into two firms focused on coffee and soft drinks to chase $400 million in synergies.