01.16.24 Clarkonomics: Updated Outlook / Retail: A Break In The Paradox Of Choice

Published: Jan. 16, 2024, noon

b"Today, a dose of Clarkonomics. Clark shares his views on the state of the economy, including energy production and the stock market looking ahead. Also, you may have noticed fewer options when it comes to goods you buy, like toilet paper and paper towels. Clark explains how the pandemic forced new adaptive efficiencies in manufacturing, and why this is good for consumers\\n\\nClarkonomics: Segment 1\\n\\nAsk Clark: Segment 2\\n\\nRetail: Less Choice - Lower Prices: Segment 3\\n\\nAsk Clark: Segment 4\\n\\n\\nMentioned on the show:\\n\\nUS wage growth, once an inflation risk, may be the prop a soft landing needs\\n\\nA lot of things are getting cheaper. Here's why you probably haven't noticed.\\n\\nThe Federal Reserve will cut interest rates 6 times in 2024 as the economy shows clear signs of cooling down, ING says\\n\\nOpec+ now controls barely half of oil market, says IEA\\n\\nSurging U.S. Oil Production Brings Down Prices and Raises Climate Fears\\n\\nShould You Buy an Extended Warranty on Your Car?\\n\\nWSJ - Covid Slashed Consumer Choices. This Is Why They Aren\\u2019t Coming Back.\\n\\nThis Clark Howard Credit Card Rule Could Prevent a Nightmare Scenario\\n\\nAbout Clark Howard\\n\\n\\nClark.com resources\\n\\nEpisode transcripts\\n\\nCommunity.Clark.com\\n\\nClark.com daily money newsletter\\n\\n\\nConsumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275\\n\\n\\nLearn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"