Morning Brew Daily Inflation Keeps Going Down (Whew) & Tucker Carlson's Twitter Show
May 10, 2023
Kelsey Sutton, a reporter for Marketing Brew, joins the discussion as they navigate the latest inflation data falling to 4.9% and the tense debt ceiling negotiations in DC. They also dive into Tucker Carlson's new Twitter venture and its potential impacts on the platform. The conversation shifts to the booming interest in AI, recent developments in the mattress industry, and the quirky phenomenon of fruit roll-up smuggling spurred by TikTok trends. Get ready for a mix of economic insights and humorous anecdotes!
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Easing Inflation
- Inflation fell below expectations for the 10th straight month, reaching its lowest point since 2021.
- While still above the 2% target, the 4.9% rate is a significant drop from last June's 9% peak.
Debt Ceiling Concerns
- Republicans want spending cuts tied to the debt ceiling increase, while Democrats oppose this.
- "Punchbowl News" suggests increasing concern over potential economic consequences if no agreement is reached.
Tucker Carlson's Twitter Venture
- Tucker Carlson will launch a show on Twitter after leaving Fox News, forgoing $25 million in severance.
- This move raises questions about Twitter's ability to attract advertisers given Carlson's controversial history.