The inflation rate might go down, but prices might not

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English - May 10, 2022 23:27 - 28 minutes - 11.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 7.7K ratings
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We’ll get an update on the consumer price index from the government tomorrow. Even if the inflation rate has slowed from its recent 40-year high, don’t expect prices to go down anytime soon. We’ll get you caught up with the economic fundamentals on today’s show. Plus: the trouble with tax holidays, management issues amid peak TV and why wildland firefighters haven’t seen a cent of their raise from last year.

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