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We call the guy we know in Chicago to talk about this economy.

Probably ought to mention, I guess, that he's the president of the Chicago Fed.

From American public media, this is Market Flank.

In Los Angeles, I'm Kai Rizal.

It is Thursday today, the 7th of September.

It is always to have you along, everybody.

Come next week, we will get the latest read on inflation, also on retail sales.

But there will be nary a peep from any of the dozen or so people in charge of this economy.

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