Our Fidelity Professionals discuss what the latest inflation data and regional banks getting a credit rating downgrade might mean for the economy and the Fed’s plans.

And, during these dog days of summer with so many people out of the office, consumer spending is up on experiences like summer concerts, blockbuster movies and travel. Could Taylor Swift and ”Barbenheimer,” along with cooling inflation be enough to tip the economy away from a recession? Our professionals weigh in.

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