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Jul 23
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Inflation expectations, wages & jobs: wh...

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In this follow-up to our episode on inflation, we zoom in on one of the most underrated yet powerful forces shaping monetary policy and market moves: inflation expectations. What do people think prices will do in the future? Those expectations can actually fuel real inflation through wage demands, spending behavior, and corporate pricing decisions. In this e ... Show More
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