Inflation is down, unemployment is up, the economy is… both?
Jul 12, 2024
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Exploring recent economic data with updates on inflation, job growth, and retail response in the US. Analysis of job market trends and implications of rising unemployment. Plus, progress in left behind counties with significant job growth despite past economic challenges.
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Inflation rate decrease allows potential for Federal Reserve's interest rate adjustment.
Job growth in left-behind counties improves, but unemployment rate rises creating economic concerns.
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Overview of the U.S. Economy
The podcast discusses the recent economic developments in the U.S., highlighting positive trends like a slight decrease in consumer prices in June, a dip in the inflation rate to its lowest point in a year, and the addition of 206,000 jobs in June. However, the unemployment rate slightly rose to 4.1%, the highest since November 2021, raising concerns about the economic landscape.
Inflation and Interest Rates
The focus shifts to the inflation report indicating progress with consumer prices dropping and the inflation rate decreasing. This could potentially lead to the Federal Reserve adjusting benchmark interest rates, which have remained relatively high, potentially moving towards a decrease in rates if economic conditions continue to evolve.
Improvements in Left-Behind Counties
A positive revelation from the economic innovation group's report shows improvements in left-behind counties' economic growth. These counties, which struggled post the Great Recession, have witnessed job growth rates four times faster from 2020 to 2023 compared to the previous four years, although still below the national average. Additionally, the increase in wages among lower-income earners portrays progress within these areas.
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