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The Indicator from Planet Money · October 16, 2026 · 9m

Supercore inflation, Bumble valuation and Pooh's repatriation

This week's Indicator episode covers three separate economic and cultural stories. First, the hosts explain why 'supercore' inflation — a measure of price increases excluding volatile categories like food and energy — is running unusually high and causing concern among economists. Second, they examine how Bumble, the dating app company, went from struggling in the market to becoming a stock market favorite. Finally, they explore the possibility that Winnie the Pooh, the beloved fictional character, could be repatriated from New York City back to England.

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Supercore Inflation and Market Concerns
The episode examines why supercore inflation, a measure excluding volatile categories like food and energy, is running unusually high.
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Bumble's Stock Market Turnaround
Bumble went from being a struggling dating app company to a stock market favorite.

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