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The Breakdown With NLW Episode

'Putin's Price Hike' vs. 'Bidenflation': The Blame Battle on Inflation Heats Up

Will consumers buy because rising prices are just due to the Russian war in Ukraine?
The Breakdown With NLW Episode
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March saw the U.S.’ highest year-over-year inflation print since 1981, coming in at 8.5%. NLW explores why the discussion around inflation is taking an even more pitched and aggressive turn and how the market responded to the March numbers.

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“The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Rob Mitchell, research by Scott Hill and additional production support by Eleanor Pahl. Adam B. Levine is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. The music you heard today behind our sponsor is “I Don't Know How To Explain It” by Aaron Sprinkle. Image credit: Sean Gallup/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

'Putin's Price Hike' vs. 'Bidenflation': The Blame Battle on Inflation Heats Up