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Americans Are Grumpy About Prices. Why Are They Still Spending?

October 15, 2026
Americans Are Grumpy About Prices. Why Are They Still Spending?

Americans are more upset than ever about the economy as inflation continues to rise. But even so, consumers keep spending. WSJ’s Jeanne Whalen explains why U.S. shoppers are so unstoppable. Ryan Knutson hosts.

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- Red, White and Who? The Inflation Election

- Inflation Forces the Fed’s Hand

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