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Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee Talks Path of Inflation

Aug 23, 2024
Austan Goolsbee, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, dives into the delicate balance between inflation and employment. He underscores the importance of focusing on job growth as inflation trends downward. Goolsbee analyzes the ramifications of recent interest rate cuts and their effects on economic indicators. He shares insights on the Midwest's manufacturing sector resilience and discusses how consumer confidence is impacted by wage growth amidst rising inflation. It's a candid look at today's complex economic landscape.
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