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Could the U.S. still see a recession? We got big clues this week on where it's headed

It wasn't too long ago that a lot of experts were fearing a recession. It hasn't quite turned out that way – but that doesn't mean recession fears are over. Getty Images hide caption

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Could the U.S. still see a recession? We got big clues this week on where it's headed

Consumers kept spending and businesses investing in the first half of the year, leading to healthy growth in the U.S. GDP. But there's still some apprehension about a possible recession. Here's why.

Could the U.S. still see a recession? We got big clues this week on where it's headed

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Why inflation is losing its punch — and why things could get even better

A person pumps gas at a BP gas station in Brooklyn, N.Y., on June 12. Annual inflation eased to 3% in June, the lowest in over two years, and there's hope that it could go lower. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images hide caption

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Economy

Why inflation is losing its punch — and why things could get even better

Annual inflation fell to 3% in June, the lowest since March 2021. That probably won't stop the Federal Reserve from raising rates again, but this month's expected hike could be the last.

Why inflation is losing its punch — and why things could get even better

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Is greedflation really the villain?
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Is greedflation really the villain?

Who's to blame for current inflation? It's one of the spiciest debates these days, with many fingers pointed at one villain: corporations. Today on the show, an economist who looked for evidence on whether or not greedflation is the answer.

Is greedflation really the villain?

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Stocks are in the midst of a wild ride as the U.S. gets ready to fight inflation

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday in New York City. Stocks continued to slump on Monday as the Federal Reserve gears up to raise interest rates in a bid to bring down inflation from 40-year highs. Spencer Platt/Getty Images hide caption

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Stocks are in the midst of a wild ride as the U.S. gets ready to fight inflation

The Federal Reserve is gearing up to raise interest rates after inflation hit a 40-year high, sparking fears in Wall Street about what these steps will mean for the economy.

Stocks are in the midst of a wild ride as the U.S. gets ready to fight inflation

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Inflation is still surging and some Democrats see one culprit: Greedy companies

Consumer prices — including gas — are surging at their highest annual pace in around 40 years. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption

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America In The Grip Of Inflation

Inflation is still surging and some Democrats see one culprit: Greedy companies

Consumer prices are soaring at their highest annual pace in almost 40 years. Some progressives such as Sen. Elizabeth Warren blame corporate profiteering, but most economists scoff.

Inflation is still surging and some Democrats see one culprit: Greedy companies

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