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The Indicator from Planet Money · June 12, 2026 · 9m

Inflation is bad, work from home sad, FIFA World Cup tix NOT deal to be had

The Indicator’s weekly roundup covers three economic numbers in the news: a resurgence of inflation, data linking remote work to lower well-being, and disappointing early ticket sales for the FIFA World Cup.

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Highlights

Inflation indicators rising again
Economic indicators this week pointed to renewed inflationary pressure.
Remote work linked to lower well-being
New numbers suggest working from home may be making people sadder.
FIFA World Cup ticket sales miss targets
Early ticket sales for the next World Cup are far short of expectations.
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