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The Fed’s challenge is obvious. The risk it faces, however, is that the household sector has some downside risk that rate hikes may exacerbate. #Eakinomics americanactionforum.org/dail…
Family health insurance premiums rose 5 percent in 2026, while worker premium contributions climbed 9 percent. With utilization driving spending alongside prices, policymakers must distinguish genuine reductions in medical costs from shifting bills between payers.
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September PCE inflation rose to 3.6 percent year over year, while core inflation remained stubborn at 3.1 percent. Meanwhile, GDP grew 3.4 percent, fueled by AI investment and consumer spending, though declining savings raise concerns. #Eakinomics
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Health insurance premiums continue to outpace wage growth. While reforms to provider taxes and insurance design may offer savings, lasting affordability requires reducing underlying medical spending through greater competition, price transparency, and incentives for efficient care.
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TUNE IN: AAF President @djheakin discusses inflation on News Nation at 3:52 pm ET. newsnationnow.com/news-natio…
Strong 3.4-percent GDP growth contrasts with persistent inflation, as September PCE inflation reached 3.6 percent year over year. Consumers continue spending but are saving less, complicating the Fed’s fight against inflation. #Eakinomics
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Family health insurance premiums reached $28,303 in 2026 as worker premium contributions rose 9%. Employer health benefit costs are projected to increase another 8.2% in 2027, with little relief in sight. #WeeklyCheckup
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Weekly Checkup: Health Insurance Premiums Keep Rising - Michael Baker #HealthPolicy
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NEW MYTH, BUSTED: For decades, antitrust enforcement without a clear standard was incoherent — rules businesses couldn't predict.
The consumer welfare standard fixed that by asking one question: does this help consumers? 72% of voters still support it today.
FACT OF THE DAY: Since the start of 2026, the federal government has published $1.36 trillion in total regulatory net cost savings and 153.1 million hours of net annual paperwork increases.
President Trump’s new Section 338 modifications barely change the overall economic impact, increasing tariffed imports by $45 million. #TheShipment americanactionforum.org/ship…
AAF President @djheakin joins us to discuss the fiscal year that was (2026 edition), bond markets, and lessons from France. youtu.be/KAX6AbkVwHM
President Trump’s Section 338 changes remove 22 import categories and add 100, increasing tariffed imports by $45 million. The changes shift costs across consumers and businesses while legal challenges continue. #TheShipment
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California’s proposed billionaire tax could backfire. Wealth taxes discourage investment, reduce wages, and may even cost the state revenue. For every $1 collected in wealth taxes, workers bear an estimated $0.60 in losses. #Eakinomics
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(Not So) Fun Fact: U.S. consumers are expected to spend $13.5 billion on Halloween this year, up 3 percent from 2025 and 69 percent from 2020. #TheShipment
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California’s proposed 5-percent billionaire wealth tax could hurt more than the wealthy. Wealth taxes discourage capital investment, lower worker productivity and wages, and may cost the state revenue. Non-billionaires have a stake, too. #Eakinomics
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Section 338 Tariff Adjustments:
In this week’s Shipment, I discuss the recent changes to the 50% Section 338 tariff list for US imports from Canada.
Some products removed, many more added in the lead up to midterms next week. I also cover recent Section 232 announcements on wind turbines, robotics, and industrial machinery.
Take a look! #Tariff #Canada #Trade #Trump
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The Shipment: A Spooky Surprise Section 338 Adjustment - @JJensen2020 #TradePolicy
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