#Top economist warns of possible 1970s-style ‘stagflation’

#Top economist warns of possible 1970s-style ‘stagflation’

“#Top economist warns of possible 1970s-style ‘stagflation’” The chief economic adviser for financial services firm Allianz warned that the new coronavirus variant Omicron could shake up the markets, exacerbate supply chain woes, amplify record-high inflation pressures — and possibly result in 1970s-style “stagflation.” Economist Mohamed El-Erian was asked by “Fox News Sunday” host Trace Gallagher…

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#Consumer spending surges in October amid rampant inflation

#Consumer spending surges in October amid rampant inflation

“#Consumer spending surges in October amid rampant inflation” US consumer spending increased more than expected in October as households bought motor vehicles and a range of other goods, showing no signs yet of holding back because of high inflation, and boosting the economic outlook early in the fourth quarter. The Commerce Department said on Wednesday that consumer spending, which accounts…

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#Major retailers slammed by increasingly violent shoplifters

#Major retailers slammed by increasingly violent shoplifters

“#Major retailers slammed by increasingly violent shoplifters” Shoplifters are dogging a slew of major retailers this holiday season — and they’re becoming increasingly organized and violent. As big chains including Best Buy, Nordstrom and Kroger grapple with bare shelves, staffing shortages and inflation, they say rampant theft has become a major problem that is not…

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# Ripple CEO blasts Dogecoin for ‘inflationary dynamics’

# Ripple CEO blasts Dogecoin for ‘inflationary dynamics’

“# Ripple CEO blasts Dogecoin for ‘inflationary dynamics’ ” The CEO of Ripple, the company behind the XRP cryptocurrency, is not a fan of the meme-based digital currency Dogecoin (DOGE). Brad Garlinghouse believes that DOGE is not good for the cryptocurrency market due to its alleged “inflationary dynamics” and unlimited supply. The global inflation is…

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#The Fed’s left-face decision on Jerome Powell reign

#The Fed’s left-face decision on Jerome Powell reign

“#The Fed’s left-face decision on Jerome Powell reign” As this column goes to press, the Wall Street C-suite class is giving Jerome Powell slight odds to be reappointed as Federal Reserve chairman. Yes, he is disliked by progressives such as Elizabeth Warren; they have a big say in just about anything the Biden administration does…

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