A different way to understand the US economy
Behind the Money
Topher Forhecz
4.4 • 350 Ratings
🗓️ 26 July 2023
⏱️ 23 minutes
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Summary
Under “normal” circumstances, economists and analysts study a variety of specific indicators to understand what’s happening with the US economy. But lately, those indicators have been sending mixed signals. The FT’s US financial commentator Robert Armstrong explains why they’re wonky and how that’s led him to a different data source to help him understand the economy.
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