On MSNBC’s Morning Joe today, Steven Rattner charted July’s CPI report, noting that while some inflationary pressures eased last month, strong price growth continues to hurt workers and consumers. President Biden capped off a good week with an inflation report … Continue reading →
On MSNBC’s Morning Joe today, Steven Rattner charted the policy proposals in the Schumer/Manchin package (also known as the Inflation Reduction Act), highlighting the deal’s fiscal prudence and meaningful steps towards America’s climate goals. The Senate has put off its … Continue reading →
On MSNBC’s Morning Joe today, Steven Rattner charted the American economy’s contraction for the second quarter in a row while noting that calls of a recession are likely premature given labor market strength. The Commerce Department reported yesterday that the … Continue reading →
On MSNBC’s Morning Joe today, Steven Rattner charted positive trends in the economy, highlighting Friday’s strong jobs report and recent declines in commodity prices, while acknowledging that headwinds, especially with respect to consumer behavior, could lie ahead. The American economy … Continue reading →
On MSNBC’s Morning Joe today, Steven Rattner explained why the proposed federal gas tax holiday would offer Americans little reprieve as they fill up their tanks and why it would fail to address the root causes of record prices at … Continue reading →
On MSNBC’s Morning Joe today, Steven Rattner charted Friday’s inflation report, noting how a broad-based increase in prices over the past year has driven consumer sentiment to an all-time low and prompted a surge in interest rates. Friday’s Consumer Price … Continue reading →
On MSNBC’s Morning Joe today, Steven Rattner charted recent trends in global energy, noting that supply and demand imbalances continue to plague markets and drive oil and gas prices even higher. Gasoline prices are continuing to move relentlessly higher – … Continue reading →
On MSNBC’s Morning Joe today, Steven Rattner charted the American consumer’s spending patterns, noting that despite elevated inflation and declining real wages, Americans haven’t stopped their spending spree. Will they? This week, President Biden put inflation fighting at the top … Continue reading →
On MSNBC’s Morning Joe today, Steven Rattner charted the stock market’s recent declines amid souring investor sentiment, economic headwinds, and rising interest rates. The stock market is off to its worst start since 1940 as it is beset by a … Continue reading →
On MSNBC’s Morning Joe today, Steven Rattner discussed April’s inflation report, noting that while headline figures declined for the first time in months, underlying data suggests that the outlook for price growth remains uncomfortably high. Prices rose more slowly in … Continue reading →
