Confusing Economic Reports?

Tags: Financial Markets, U.S. Economy

02/15/2023 Mark Thornton

On the heels of rising stock markets, record low unemployment rates, and even the plunge in the price of gasoline, Mark discusses the latest government economic reports including the hot retail sales numbers, recent increases in the CPI, and the increases in business inventories. What can be made of these confusing numbers?

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