On MSNBC’s Morning Joe today, in the context of the Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate increase, Steven Rattner charted the central bank’s latest economic projections, noting that as interest rates head higher to confront stubborn inflation, the likelihood of an … Continue reading →
On MSNBC’s Morning Joe today, Steven Rattner charted August’s disappointing inflation report, one that rattled markets and placed greater pressure on the Federal Reserve to hike interest rates more aggressively next week. The August Consumer Price Index results that were … Continue reading →
On MSNBC’s Morning Joe today, Steven Rattner charted recent trends in the job market, taking note of possible causes of America’s labor shortage, which has helped encourage fast wage growth — and inflation. Gasoline prices have fallen sharply, and that’s … Continue reading →
On MSNBC’s Morning Joe today, Steven Rattner charted how cutting back on funding to the Internal Revenue Service led to a diminished workforce and fewer audits of wealthy Americans at the expense of much-needed tax revenue. In the days since … Continue reading →
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 →
