MSNBC host argues Americans are 'confused' about how well economy is doing
Consumers have been sounding off about price fatigue for a while now. And now a new report from the Fed shows people are still struggling to cover day-to-day expenses even as inflation has slowed. But some big consumer brands are beginning to take action. Target says it is cutting prices on 5000 essential items, things like milk, butter, pet food. Wendy's is now offering a three dollar breakfast deal. And rivals like McDonald's are offering new lower priced value meals. Here to discuss an old friend of mine, Austin Goolsme, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. We need an economic explainer. People are confused, they're exhausted, but they're also doing quite well. So I want to start with prices. They've been an issue for everyone. What is your take when you hear about big consumer brands actually cutting prices? Good. But you've had you've had inflation that got way too high in the US and in other countries around the world.