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Sung Won Sohn, professor of finance and economics at LMU, commented on the leisure and hospitality sectors of the job market, which saw weaker than usual hiring in June. “Some of this may be…
Sung Won Sohn, professor of finance and economics at LMU, commented on the labor market in June, which saw the largest drop in leisure and hospitality employment since December 2020. “June is usually a…
Sung Won Sohn, professor of finance and economics at LMU, commented on the rise of inflation to over 4% in May, driven by rising energy costs. “[4.2%] is still too hot for comfort, but…
Sung Won Sohn, professor of finance and economics at LMU, commented on the current state of inflation based on a report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics that said prices rose 0.6% on a…
Sung Won Sohn, professor of finance and economics at LMU, commented on the state of the economy in the first quarter of 2026. “The economy still has momentum, but the road ahead is more…
Sung Won Sohn, professor of finance and economics at LMU, said it will take a while for gas prices to reach similar levels to those before the war in Iran. Sohn said there are…
Sung Won Sohn, professor of finance and economics at LMU, commented on how the conflict in Iran may affect consumer prices: “While a ceasefire may limit further escalation, energy markets tend to exhibit the…
