Marketplace Morning Report Clues about where inflation might be headed
Oct 31, 2025
Jared Pope, a benefits and employment law attorney and CEO of WorkShield, discusses the innovative workplace trend of micro-shifting. He explains how this concept allows employees to work in short bursts throughout the day, mixing personal tasks with professional work. Jared highlights the potential risks, such as increased anxiety and burnout, and stresses the importance of training managers to effectively support this flexible approach. As inflation remains a key concern, the conversation dives into how work patterns are evolving in today's economic climate.
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Mixed Forces Shaping Inflation
- Inflation data (PCE) wasn't released due to the government shutdown, leaving consumers to track personal bills as a proxy.
- Tariffs and the new budget law push some inflation up while rents and slowing wage growth push it down.
Rents And Wages Cooling Price Pressures
- Rents have been falling in many areas due to a surge in new apartment completions and weak demand.
- Slowing wage growth reduces service-cost pressures because labor accounts for most service costs.
Policy Moves Add Upward Inflation Pressure
- Presidential tariffs have already raised overall inflation by nearly 0.5 percentage points.
- Tax incentives in this year's budget law may stimulate business spending, adding upward pressure.