Marketplace Why have some prices stayed put?
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Sep 10, 2025 Anna Gifty Opoku-Ajiman, a Harvard Ph.D. student and author of 'The Double Tax', dives into the complexities of pricing strategies in today's economy. She discusses why businesses hesitated to raise prices despite rising costs due to tariffs. The conversation touches on the intersection of racism and sexism faced by Black women in economics, emphasizing their experiences' impact on broader economic policies. Opoku-Ajiman highlights how empowering these women can benefit society as a whole.
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Food And Energy Drive PPI Noise
- Food and energy drive headline PPI volatility and can mask underlying trends in other categories.
- Analysts recommend watching core PPI (ex-food and energy) alongside headline PPI for a fuller picture.
Bonds Signal Near-Term Cuts, Long-Term Risks
- The bond market prices the future: short-term yields fell as investors expect Fed cuts, while long-term yields stayed higher due to inflation and debt concerns.
- This yield split signals expectations of near-term easing but persistent long-run risks.
The 'Double Tax' Raises Societal Costs
- Anna Gifty Opoku-Ajiman frames the 'double tax' as compounded costs from racism and sexism that become societal burdens.
- Centering Black women economically improves outcomes broadly because their gains lift families and communities.
