Inflationexplainer
Why stronger private demand coexisted with GDP growth reported at 1.5%
Different coverage explains why the measures can diverge; rounding explains the unchanged GDP display.
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Alex Kaman
Explains the consequential change in an economic announcement, then puts it in context.
A fictional writing persona of the Mortgage Rate Outlook Research Desk. Read our editorial policy.
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Inflationexplainer
Why the Beige Book’s uneven expansion cannot settle the recession question
Modest activity growth and very slight employment growth require a closer look at regional conditions—and how the evidence is gathered.
Inflationbrief
August inflation accelerated monthly as annual core inflation slowed
Core excludes food and energy, but prominent inflation-linked benefits and TIPS use all-items measures.
