The WFEA Morning Update

Thom Brueckner: Fed Chair Powell’s Inaction Is Squandering Economic Growth
Thom Brueckner: Fed Chair Powell’s Inaction Is Squandering Economic Growth

Thom Brueckner, Financial expert and radio show host of Retirement Intelligence with Thom Brueckner, shares the breaking news of the latest Producer Price Index (PPI) number. Thom also zeros in on the truth about the recent inflation numbers and the numerous misconceptions being misrepresented by some in the news media. Thom closes with the growing concerns over Federal Reserve Chairman Powell’s poor performance.

Recent Headlines

2 days ago in National

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Officials in Louisiana, Vermont and Virginia pledged Thursday to keep food aid flowing to recipients in their states, even if the federal program is stalled next month because of the government shutdown.

2 days ago in National

Trump says he’s ending trade talks with Canada over TV ads

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3 days ago in National

Trump backs off planned surge of federal agents into San Francisco after talking to the mayor

President Donald Trump said Thursday that he's backing off a planned surge of federal agents into San Francisco after speaking to the mayor, as protesters gathered outside a U.S. Coast Guard base where they were located.

3 days ago in National

Health care compromise appears far off as the government shutdown stalemate persists

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4 days ago in National

Trump pick to lead federal watchdog agency withdraws after offensive text messages were revealed

President Donald Trump 's pick to lead a federal watchdog agency withdrew from consideration Tuesday evening, after his offensive text messages were made public and GOP senators revolted.