This week on Inside the Economy, we examine key developments in the latest economic report, with a focus on the Consumer Price Index and the primary drivers of inflation. We’ll also explore changes in average hourly earnings compared to a year ago, alongside trends in total debt balances. Are consumers spending money they already have, or might they be increasingly relying on debt? One of the most pressing topics right now is whether the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates. What outcome seems most likely by year’s end? And in a surprising shift, talk of a potential recession has nearly vanished from headlines, reaching near record lows in media mentions. What’s behind this dramatic change in tone? Tune in for insight and analysis on all this and more!

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