Sharkey, Howes & Javer

Inside the Economy: Economic Hurdles & Budget Deficit

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This week on “Inside the Economy”, we discuss some economic hurdles in the system, as well as the budget deficit. Savings rates and new mortgage applications have dropped below pre-pandemic levels, along with an increasing office vacancy rate. What does this mean for the economy as we move into the 4th quarter?  The budget deficit has been a main theme this year, but what are the specifics of where the government collects its revenue, current federal spending, and the US budget as a share of GDP? Tune in to learn about this and more! Key Takeaways: Core CPI inflation at 4.1 Oil below $90 Unemployment rate hovering at 3.8 30-year mortgages above 7.5%