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Mar 2022
8m 27s

Special Episode: Inflation, Energy and t...

MORGAN STANLEY
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As inflation remains a focal point for the U.S. consumer, higher energy costs will dampen discretionary spending for some. But not all are impacted equally and there may be good news in this year’s tax refunds and the labor market. 
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