National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett says inflation is “clearly decelerating” over the last three months as he discusses the US August CPI report. Hassett also talks about respecting Federal Reserve independence on interest-rate decisions and the potential path to President Donald Trump’s suggestion of a $5,000 payment if Republicans keep control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections. Hassett also reflects on his personal experiences on September 11, 2001. He talks to Bloomberg's Mike McKee and Vonnie Quinn on Open Interest

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett says inflation is &ldquo;clearly decelerating&rdquo; over the last three months as he discusses the US August CPI report. Hassett also talks about respecting Federal Reserve independence on interest-rate decisions and the potential path to President Donald Trump&rsquo;s suggestion of a $5,000 payment if Republicans keep control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections. Hassett also reflects on his personal experiences on September 11, 2001. He talks to Bloomberg's Mike McKee and Vonnie Quinn on Open Interest

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National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett Talks Inflation and 9/11

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