Jun 24, 2026Wall Street is betting inflation could tick up in the near future. Plus: mortgages, sustainable brands, beekeeping, and resilient consumers.
Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesSegments From This EpisodeEric Thayer / Los Angeles Times via Getty ImagesWall Street had been betting that higher oil prices will cause inflation. Now oil prices are dropping, and the leading theory is that cheaper goods could overheat the economy.
Navy Federal’s Chief Economist Heather Long talks about consumer resilience — and which groups of consumers are actually spending.Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times via Getty ImagesThe housing bill recently passed by Congress sets up a regulatory framework that could make it easier to get small loans. But it will take time.
Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty ImagesYears of stubborn inflation and the spike in gas prices have forced some travelers to opt for more affordable summer vacations. That often means staying closer to home.
Photo by Audrey Klein, courtesy BiteBite CEO Lindsay McCormick says consumers have replaced concerns about the impact of products on the environment with the impact of products on their bodies.
