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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

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