The Bad Vibes Around a Good Economy
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Impact of Consumer Price Inflation on Economic Sentiment
Traditional economic measures may not fully reflect the current economic sentiment, leading to a disconnect between positive economic data and negative consumer sentiment. Consumer price inflation of 20% since late 2019 is contributing to this disconnect, as it represents a much quicker pace of acceleration than what is typically experienced. Understanding this non-traditional inflation measure is key to comprehending the current economic sentiment.
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