Marketplace That CPI report got a Black Friday discount
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Dec 18, 2025 
Amy Scott, a Marketplace reporter, leads a discussion with Andrew Prokop, a senior correspondent at Vox, who explores America's growing skepticism towards economists. Caitlin Tan, a reporter for Wyoming Public Radio, shares exciting insights into innovative projects at the University of Wyoming that aim to repurpose coal for sustainable uses. The panel also discusses housing market predictions for 2026, highlighting factors like declining mortgage rates and shifting affordability, all while factoring in the economic impacts of recent inflation reports.
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November CPI Is A Partial Picture
- The November CPI looked cooler partly because October data was skipped and collection began mid-November.
- Henry App and Omar Sharif warn Black Friday discounts and missing October skew the inflation picture.
Shelter Numbers May Be Too Good To Be True
- Shelter price declines in the report may be misleading due to the data gap and timing.
- Economists like Yelena Sholyetiva and Laura Veldkamp urge caution and say uncertainty itself can slow the economy.
Jobs And CPI Together Hint At Cooling Demand
- Combining the delayed November jobs report with CPI suggests a weakening labor market and easing inflation.
- Ann Owen says reduced spending from labor weakness could be pushing inflation down, but December data is needed.