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2nd-hand conversations with hairdressers about the economy matterĀ
More often than not, I'm asking economists about things like the Federal Reserve, the jobless rate and the outlook for auto sales. Typically, I'm not bringing up second-hand conversations with hairdressers. But lately, such conversations can matter …