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Kamran Afshar

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Indexed articles, last 90 days
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Sep 25, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 25, 2026 · Kamran Afshar

    Economic Pulse: Week of 9/25/26 (opens the original)

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    The number of homes sold in the United States in August was slightly below its last year, as mortgage rates rose above last year's levels. Most forecasts indicate that mortgage rates will remain measurably above last year in the coming months. Click here for the latest Lehigh Valley Economic Review. Listen to Economic Pulse Fridays at 5:44 PM during All Things Considered; Mondays at 7:30 AM during Morning Edition.

  2. Article · Sep 18, 2026 · Kamran Afshar

    Economic Pulse: Week of 9/18/26 (opens the original)

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    During the September meeting of the Fed's Open Market Committee (FOMC), the members decided to raise their rate by a quarter of a percent, the first raise in 3 years and the first change since last December’s quarter-point cut. Click here for the latest Lehigh Valley Economic Review. Listen to Economic Pulse Fridays at 5:44 PM during All Things Considered; Mondays at 7:30 AM during Morning Edition.

  3. Article · Sep 11, 2026 · Kamran Afshar

    Economic Pulse: Week of 9/11/26 (opens the original)

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    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the seasonally adjusted Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.4% in August. Gasoline prices rose 27% over the last 12 months, pushing the overall cost of energy up 16%. Over the last 12 months, one of the most consequential price increases has been the 59% rise in diesel prices, as of this taping. Diesel fuels trucks and trains and, as such, affects the cost of everything shipped. Click here for the latest Lehigh Valley Economic Review. Listen to Economic

  4. Article · Aug 21, 2026 · Kamran Afshar

    Economic Pulse: Week of 8/21/26 (opens the original)

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    Our national debt topped 40 trillion dollars The national debt just topped $40 trillion, at 123% of the Gross National Product, and continues to rise. Yes, the national debt is larger than GDP, and it has been higher since 2015. Historically, the national debt has exceeded GDP during serious emergencies; for example, the debt-to-GDP ratio rose to 121% by the end of WWII. And more recently, during COVID in 2020, the national debt-to-GDP ratio temporarily rose above its WWII level. Click here for

  5. Article · Aug 14, 2026 · Kamran Afshar

    Economic Pulse: Week of 8/14/26 (opens the original)

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    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the seasonally adjusted Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.2% in July, despite a 3% drop in gasoline prices. Overall inflation for the past 12 months now stands at 3.4%. This, however, is the average; a more relevant rate for our region is 4.6%. Click here for the latest Lehigh Valley Economic Review. Listen to Economic Pulse Fridays at 5:44 PM during All Things Considered; Mondays at 7:30 AM during Morning Edition.

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