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Import and Export Price Indexes Matter (Even If You’ve Never Heard of Them).
Most of us don’t start the day thinking about trade price indexes but they quietly shape the cost of everything from your morning coffee to the GDP…
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George M. Taninatz
Don’t Throw Out Social Security with the Bathwater.
The July Treasury Report shows a deficit but the story is not as one-sided as politicians make it sound.
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George M. Taninatz
The humble toilet paper once a quiet household staple, is getting caught up in global trade drama.
Same poop, higher cost.
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George M. Taninatz
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My colorful explanation of the July CPI (Inflation) report!
I add meaningful, trueful, analysis and colorful commentary to government inflation data.
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George M. Taninatz
We have inflation!
Inflation: Tired of Hearing About It? Me Too — But Here’s Why It Matters
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George M. Taninatz
Tuesday! July Inflation/Price data is released. The CPI Report.
First, watch my explainer on what is the CPI.
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George M. Taninatz
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Imports! Exports! Balances! Oh My!
The U.S. trade deficit shrunk a little bit in June 2025. According to the latest report from the Census Bureau and BEA, we imported about $61 billion…
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George M. Taninatz
This is not something to brag about!
Please!
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George M. Taninatz
What July’s Jobs Report Tells Us And What It Doesn’t.
Trump’s first six months: Are jobs telling the real story? The July 2025 jobs report shows a quiet but meaningful decline in employment—789K fewer…
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George M. Taninatz
Trumps Economy: Six months in.
The Trump economy. Six months into it. Are we winning?
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George M. Taninatz
Trump Fires BLS Commissioner. Now What?
The July jobs report came in weak at just 73,000 new jobs, and revisions to May and June wiped out over 200,000 previously reported gains. Hours later…
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George M. Taninatz
GDP Looks Fine—Until You Actually Look
The top-line number says 3% growth. But under the hood, consumer spending has flatlined, exports are shrinking, and the only reason GDP looks strong is…
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George M. Taninatz
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