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207: Inflation Up, Jobs Down
23 October 2026

207: Inflation Up, Jobs Down

The Bit Bite Podcast

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Inflation is heating up while the labor market is showing signs of weakness. This week on The Bit Bite, we break down the latest CPI report, discuss what slowing job growth means for the Federal Reserve, and explore how these economic trends could shape the road to the 2026 midterm elections.

In This Episode:

Why rising CPI could mean inflation isn't beaten yet
What a disappointing jobs report says about the U.S. economy
The Fed's growing dilemma between fighting inflation and supporting