Inflation, is it here to stay? Dr. Kamran Afshar takes a look at this and more in his synopsis of the week's economic news and trends across the Lehigh Valley and the nation.

Payroll employment rose by less than 200,000 in September...Dr. Kamran Afshar takes a look at this and more in his synopsis of the week's economic news and trends across the Lehigh Valley and the nation.

The Consumer Sentiment Index rose slightly from its August lows in September...Dr. Kamran Afshar takes a look at this and more in his synopsis of the week's economic news and trends across the Lehigh Valley and the nation.

Gasoline prices are up 45% for the year... Dr. Kamran Afshar takes a look at this and more in his synopsis of the week's economic news and trends across the Lehigh Valley and the nation.

Real retail sales are dropping despite a slight increase in August...Dr. Kamran Afshar takes a look at this and more in his synopsis of the week's…

Job openings are approaching 11 million...Dr. Kamran Afshar takes a look at this and more in his synopsis of the week's economic news and trends across…

Would housing prices continue to rise?Dr. Kamran Afshar takes a look at this and more in his synopsis of the week's economic news and trends across the…

The Valley has recovered seven out of every 10 jobs lost last spring...Dr. Kamran Afshar takes a look at this and more in his synopsis of the week's…

Inflation, is it here to stay?Dr. Kamran Afshar takes a look at this and more in his synopsis of the week's economic news and trends across the Lehigh…

The advance estimate of the second quarter GDP is a strong 6.5% growth...Dr. Kamran Afshar takes a look at this and more in his synopsis of the week's…