- U.S. consumer prices rose 0.2% in August and 2.5% annualized, the lowest level of inflation since 2021.
- Interest on the U.S. federal debt hit a record $1 trillion for the past 12 months, up 30%; total debt is just over $35 trillion with 2024 adding just under $2 trillion.
- U.S. consumer sentiment ticked up slightly in Sept. to 69 on a key index, but remains below the historic average of 85.
- The European Union needs to invest an extra 800 billion per year to bolster its competitiveness with U.S. and China, a recent report showed.
- The EPA released new tighter standards for what qualifies as eco-friendly for U.S. government purchases, which recently totaled $700 billion annually.
The Monday Mix: Sept. 9 – 15, 2024
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