{"id":55888,"date":"2025-11-11T13:08:16","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T17:08:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/economic-optimism-rises-on-inflation-data-airlines-praised-amid-shutdown\/55888\/"},"modified":"2025-11-11T13:08:16","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T17:08:16","slug":"economic-optimism-rises-on-inflation-data-airlines-praised-amid-shutdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/economic-optimism-rises-on-inflation-data-airlines-praised-amid-shutdown\/55888\/","title":{"rendered":"Economic Optimism Rises on Inflation Data, Airlines Praised Amid Shutdown"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett<\/strong> expressed a &quot;really good&quot; outlook on inflation, noting recent <strong>Consumer Price Index (CPI)<\/strong> data came in <em>below expectations<\/em>, signaling positive momentum towards the <strong>Federal Reserve&#39;s (Fed)<\/strong> target.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>White House<\/strong> is actively <em>exploring new initiatives<\/em> aimed at making housing more affordable for Americans.<\/li>\n<li><strong>U.S. Transportation Secretary Duffy<\/strong> commended major airlines as &quot;good partners&quot; during a recent government shutdown, highlighting their cooperation in maintaining operations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>National Economic Council (NEC) Director <strong>Kevin Hassett<\/strong> delivered an optimistic assessment of the current inflation landscape, telling CNBC that the inflation outlook is &quot;really good.&quot; Hassett highlighted that recent <strong>Consumer Price Index (CPI)<\/strong> data has registered <em>below expectations<\/em>, indicating a positive trend in the economy. He emphasized that this momentum is aligning with the <strong>Federal Reserve&#39;s (Fed)<\/strong> target inflation rate, suggesting a potential easing of monetary policy pressures in the future.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond inflation, Hassett also touched upon the critical issue of housing affordability. He revealed that the <strong>White House<\/strong> is <em>actively exploring various strategies<\/em> to make housing more accessible and affordable for citizens. Details on these specific initiatives are expected to emerge as the administration continues its review.<\/p>\n<p>In other economic news, <strong>U.S. Transportation Secretary Duffy<\/strong> lauded the nation&#39;s airlines for their collaborative efforts during a recent government shutdown. Secretary Duffy stated that airlines, including major carriers like American Airlines (<a href=\"\/stock\/AAL\">AAL<\/a>), Delta Air Lines (<a href=\"\/stock\/DAL\">DAL<\/a>), and United Airlines (<a href=\"\/stock\/UAL\">UAL<\/a>), have been &quot;good partners&quot; throughout the period of government closure. This commendation underscores the industry&#39;s role in maintaining essential services and minimizing disruption during challenging times.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett expressed a &quot;really good&quot; outlook on inflation, noting recent Consumer Price Index 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