Marketplace That CPI report got a Black Friday discount
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Dec 18, 2025 
Amy Scott, a Marketplace reporter, leads a discussion with Andrew Prokop, a senior correspondent at Vox, who explores America's growing skepticism towards economists. Caitlin Tan, a reporter for Wyoming Public Radio, shares exciting insights into innovative projects at the University of Wyoming that aim to repurpose coal for sustainable uses. The panel also discusses housing market predictions for 2026, highlighting factors like declining mortgage rates and shifting affordability, all while factoring in the economic impacts of recent inflation reports.
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Jobs And CPI Together Hint At Cooling Demand
- Combining the delayed November jobs report with CPI suggests a weakening labor market and easing inflation.
- Ann Owen says reduced spending from labor weakness could be pushing inflation down, but December data is needed.
Don't Rush To Conclusions On Inflation
- Wait for December data before making firm conclusions about inflation trends.
- Laura Veldkamp warns that uncertainty from missing data can cause economic actors to pause.
Housing May Rebalance In 2026
- Experts forecast modest housing improvement in 2026 as mortgage rates ease and incomes rise.
- Predictions include a gradual affordability reset and a more balanced market after years favoring sellers.