Yasmin Tayeg

David Gura, a national political correspondent at Bloomberg, and Rachel Siegel, an economics reporter at The Washington Post, dive into the complexities of inflation, Fed policy, and how delayed data impacts government decisions. Yasmin Tayeg, a staff writer at The Atlantic, discusses the global cocoa shortage and its effect on Halloween candy production. The guests explore how various income groups are adapting their spending habits and why a young graduate chose to seek employment overseas amid economic uncertainty.

In this conversation, Marketplace reporter Matt Levin discusses how consumers are stretching their dollars differently in a 'K-shaped' economy, with higher earners buying in bulk while lower earners face tougher choices. Yasmin Tayeg highlights the candy industry's struggles due to a global cocoa shortage, threatening Halloween treats. Bloomberg's David Gura provides insights on recent CPI data and Fed policy implications, while Rachel Siegel dives into economic uncertainty affecting trade and the job market for recent graduates.