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After Months Of Inflation, Where Is The Economy Heading?

Dec 28, 2022

Scott Horsley, NPR's chief economics correspondent, provides insightful analysis on the current state of the economy amidst inflation concerns. He discusses the recent decline in inflation rates and what this means for voters and the Biden administration. The conversation delves into the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes, their effects on employment and consumer borrowing, and the intersection of inflation with political polarization. Experts weigh in on the unpredictable economic landscape as they consider forecasts for 2023.

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Intro

4min

Understanding the Components Behind Current Inflation Trends

2min

Navigating Inflation: The Fed's Interest Rate Hikes and Economic Impacts

4min

Inflation and Political Polarization

5min

Navigating Economic Uncertainty

4min

A huge number of voters indicated that the economy was their top concern in the midterm election — something that likely helped Republicans take control of the House of Representatives. But President Biden's party fared far better than expected given how persistent rising costs have been. So what's going on with the economy right now, and what could be coming down the road?

This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, White House correspondent Asma Khalid, and chief economics correspondent Scott Horsley.

This episode was produced by Elena Moore and Casey Morell. It was edited by Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. Research and fact-checking by Katherine Swartz.

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