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Kevin covers the following stories: update on Hurricane Melissa's path; the Federal Reserve announced its decision on interest rate cuts; the Conference Board released their Consumer Confidence Index; the difference between what is being reported vs what the people are concerned about; Kevin has the details, sifts through the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.

Kevin covers the following stories: update on Hurricane Melissa's path; the Federal Reserve announced its decision on interest rate cuts; the Conference Board released their Consumer Confidence Index; the difference between what is being reported vs what the people are concerned about; Kevin has the details, sifts through the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.

The salient point of this discourse centers on the nuanced state of consumer confidence within the furniture industry, which has exhibited a modest decline while concurrently reflecting a degree of cautious optimism regarding current economic conditions. As reported, the Conference Board's index has receded slightly to 94.6, juxtaposed against a rising Present Situation index, which indicates that while consumers harbor concerns about future prospects, their perceptions of present job and business conditions remain comparatively favorable. Furthermore, the episode elucidates the pressing challenge of sustainability within the industry, as a mere 3% of consumers perceive furniture as a leader in sustainable practices, despite a significant willingness among the populace to invest in eco-friendly options, contingent upon reasonable pricing. As we delve deeper into the intricacies of market dynamics, we also examine the impact of artificial intelligence on operational efficiencies and consumer engagement strategies, underscoring the necessity for brands to communicate effectively without overwhelming their audience. Ultimately, this episode serves as a comprehensive analysis of the prevailing trends, challenges, and innovations that are shaping the contemporary landscape of the furniture sector.A comprehensive exploration of the current state of consumer confidence reveals a nuanced landscape within the furniture industry as of October 29, 2025. Despite a slight decline in the overall consumer confidence index, which fell to 94.6, there exists an intriguing dichotomy in consumer sentiment; the Present Situation index, which gauges perceptions of the economy, actually experienced a modest increase to 129.3. This juxtaposition underscores a prevailing cautious optimism among consumers regarding their current economic conditions, albeit with a palpable uncertainty regarding future economic prospects, as evidenced by the Expectations index plummeting to 71.5, signaling potential recessionary thoughts. Inflationary pressures remain a concern, with expectations rising to 5.9%, and a significant majority of consumers anticipate further increases in interest rates. This complex emotional landscape suggests that while shoppers are currently optimistic, they remain apprehensive about the sustainability of such sentiments in the face of looming economic challenges.Amidst this backdrop of consumer sentiment, the furniture industry grapples with its sustainability messaging. Recent survey findings from Provoke Insights reveal a stark reality; only a mere 3% of consumers perceive the furniture sector as one of the most sustainable industries, a stark contrast to perceptions of sustainability in sectors such as skincare and apparel. Nevertheless, the appetite for eco-friendly furniture is evident, with nearly 60% of respondents indicating a willingness to purchase sustainable options, albeit tempered by concerns over pricing and product durability. The data suggests that while there is a burgeoning interest in sustainability, the industry's challenge lies in effectively communicating its commitment to eco-friendly practices and overcoming consumer hesitations regarding cost and product information. Thus, the furniture industry stands at a crossroads, needing to bridge the gap between consumer desire for sustainability and the realities of market dynamics.Furthermore, as the episode delves into the impact of technological advancements, particularly artificial intelligence, on the furniture sector, it becomes evident that companies like Ashley Sleep are leveraging these tools to enhance operational efficiencies, from sales training to market analysis. AI's growing role in optimizing merchandising and predicting consumer preferences illustrates a significant shift towards more data-driven decision-making within the industry. However, it is crucial to acknowledge the irreplaceable value of human connection in...

The latest consumer confidence data from the Conference Board shows a 6-month low, and while it may not be as bad as expected, there's still weakness beneath the surface. Yelena Shulyatyeva joins Diane King Hall to break it down. She says the numbers mask a tale of two consumers: those making $200,000+ are driving stock market-fueled optimism, while those earning $75,000 or less are losing steam. She also warns that the labor market is showing signs of vulnerability, with jobs becoming harder to find, and that a potential tariff shock could still hit consumers during the critical holiday shopping season.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Kia ora,Welcome to Wednesday's Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz.And today we lead with news the US Fed is meeting but flying blind on both inflation and jobs data. But other indications suggests the US economy is fading faster than previously assumed.In the US oil patch, the Dallas Fed said service sector activity contracted further in October with the revenue index, a key measure of service sector conditions, falling to its lowest reading since July 2020. Employers are shedding jobs, they notedThings weren't great in the mid-Atlantic states region but not as tough as in Texas. The Richmond Fed's factory survey contracted less in October than September, but they also reported employers shedding jobs.Despite those two reports, the ADP Employment Report indicated that private payrolls rose an average of +14,000 jobs per week in the four weeks ending on October 11, as they move to fill the labour market data void because of the BLS shutdown. If that pace holds for October, US jobs growth in the month will be about +57,000 and better than the -32,000 in September decline. Both are unusually low levels. (In October 2023, the US reported +186,000 job gains, so they have fallen a long way since then.)Also not as negative as expected is US consumer sentiment as measured by the Conference Board. It did ease lower in October, but not as low as some had feared although it is now at a six month low. Those on low incomes (under US$75,000/year) or over 55 years were more negative than those 35-55 and on higher incomes.But overnight a range of large employers announced job cuts. UPS said it has shed -48,000 jobs, Amazon -14,000. They aren't the only ones. On top of the US Federal Government furloughs, they are facing some significant labour market strainThe Fed will likely deliver a -25 bps rate cut tomorrow.Across the Pacific, South Korea said its economy grew +1.7% real in Q3-2025 from the same quarter in 2024, building on a widening expansion. Over the past year, all of their growth has come in Q2 and Q3-2025.Chinese president Xi and US president Trump are due to meet to try and work out a trade accommodation. It will be ironic that Trump can compromise with another dictator, but not with elected representatives in his own country.In India, they reported that their expansion of industrial production held up better than expected. It rose +4.1% in August and that was expected to ease to +2.6% in September. Burt in fact their fast expansion rolled on with a +4.0% gain last month. Their factory sector rose +4.8% on the same basis. This is a very good result for them.In Europe, inflation expectations dipped slightly to 2.7% in OctoberLater today, Australia will report its September inflation results, both their quarterly CPI and their monthly inflation indicator. Both are expected to rise to the 3% level. Recent comments by the RBA governor suggest they are in no hurry to cut their policy rate, given inflation remains high and their labour market is still expanding. They next review their cash rate target on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.The UST 10yr yield is now at 3.99%, dipping another -1 bp from yesterday.The price of gold will start today at US$3956/oz, down another -US$37 overnight.American oil prices are down -US$1.50 from yesterday at just on US$60/bbl, with the international Brent price just under US$64.50/bbl.The Kiwi dollar is now at just on 57.8 USc, and up +10 bps from this time yesterday. Against the Aussie we are down -10 bps at 87.8 AUc. Against the euro we are up +10 bps at 49.6 euro cents. That all means our TWI-5 starts today at just under 62.3 and up +10 bps from yesterday.The bitcoin price starts today at US$115,406 and down a minor -0.2% from this time yesterday. Volatility over the past 24 hours has again been modest at just on +/- 1.0%.You can get more news affecting the economy in New Zealand from interest.co.nz.Kia ora. I'm David Chaston. And we will do this again tomorrow.

Poco se inmutan los índices estadounidenses ante débiles referencias económicas. Datos como el de confianza del consumidor del Conference Board vienen a justificar rebajas en los tipos de interés. Este índice se va a su nivel más bajo desde el 'shock arancelario' de abril. Los consumidores se muestran preocupados por el mercado laboral y el coste de vida. Coincide en el día con agresivos recortes de plantilla anunciados por Amazon y UPS. Son algunos de los valores protagonistas. También Apple, que ha superado los 4 billones de dólares en capitalización. O Microsoft, que también bate ese hito, tras haber formalizado con OpenAI un nuevo acuerdo tras una larga negociación de su alianza. Microsoft tendrá ahora una participación del 27% en OpenAI, valorada en aproximadamente 135.000 millones de dólares. Valor estrella Cameco. Sube más del 20%. La Casa Blanca anuncia un programa de 80.000 millones para acelerar la construcción de nuevos reactores nucleares en todo Estados Unidos. Comentan en Mizuho que el plan fortalece la visibilidad a largo plazo de Cameco en uranio y servicios de combustible. Analizamos el mercado esta hora con Eduardo Imedio, de Renta 4 Banco. Nos valora Iberdrola, Metrovacesa e Inditex.

Dana Peterson from The Conference Board previews the Fed's meeting this week. She discusses the impact of missing government data and the market's expectations for a 25 basis point cut. She notes that we are in a no-hire, no-fire environment as companies struggle with uncertainty, but says that balance could change. Dana looks where we're seeing layoffs, and why, and argues that overall consumers have been “protected” by the labor environment.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Learn what the latest research on US shareholder activism can teach CEOs and boards.  Activism has evolved from a niche effort to a mainstream investment strategy, with campaigns in the US quadrupling since 2018. Learn how activists are targeting not only small-cap firms but increasingly large S&P 500 companies, using sophisticated communication strategies and exempt solicitations to influence boards.  Join Steve Odland and guest Matteo Tonello, Head of TCB Benchmarking and Analytics at The Conference Board, to find out what's behind the surge in activism campaigns, how companies are being targeted, the increasing scrutiny of CEOs (including gender bias), and how boards can prepare and respond effectively.     For more from The Conference Board:  2025 Proxy Season Review: From Escalation to Recalibration  TCB Benchmarking  2026 Executive Compensation Event 

Calculus Reordered: A History of the Big Ideas (Princeton UP, 2019) takes readers on a remarkable journey through hundreds of years to tell the story of how calculus evolved into the subject we know today. David Bressoud explains why calculus is credited to seventeenth-century figures Isaac Newton and Gottfried Leibniz, and how its current structure is based on developments that arose in the nineteenth century. Bressoud argues that a pedagogy informed by the historical development of calculus represents a sounder way for students to learn this fascinating area of mathematics. Delving into calculus's birth in the Hellenistic Eastern Mediterranean—particularly in Syracuse, Sicily and Alexandria, Egypt—as well as India and the Islamic Middle East, Bressoud considers how calculus developed in response to essential questions emerging from engineering and astronomy. He looks at how Newton and Leibniz built their work on a flurry of activity that occurred throughout Europe, and how Italian philosophers such as Galileo Galilei played a particularly important role. In describing calculus's evolution, Bressoud reveals problems with the standard ordering of its curriculum: limits, differentiation, integration, and series. He contends that the historical order—integration as accumulation, then differentiation as ratios of change, series as sequences of partial sums, and finally limits as they arise from the algebra of inequalities—makes more sense in the classroom environment. Exploring the motivations behind calculus's discovery, Calculus Reordered highlights how this essential tool of mathematics came to be. David M. Bressoud is DeWitt Wallace Professor of Mathematics at Macalester College and Director of the Conference Board of the Mathematical Sciences. His many books include Second Year Calculus and A Radical Approach to Lebesgue's Theory of Integration. He lives in St. Paul, Minnesota. Mark Molloy is the reviews editor at MAKE: A Literary Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Calculus Reordered: A History of the Big Ideas (Princeton UP, 2019) takes readers on a remarkable journey through hundreds of years to tell the story of how calculus evolved into the subject we know today. David Bressoud explains why calculus is credited to seventeenth-century figures Isaac Newton and Gottfried Leibniz, and how its current structure is based on developments that arose in the nineteenth century. Bressoud argues that a pedagogy informed by the historical development of calculus represents a sounder way for students to learn this fascinating area of mathematics. Delving into calculus's birth in the Hellenistic Eastern Mediterranean—particularly in Syracuse, Sicily and Alexandria, Egypt—as well as India and the Islamic Middle East, Bressoud considers how calculus developed in response to essential questions emerging from engineering and astronomy. He looks at how Newton and Leibniz built their work on a flurry of activity that occurred throughout Europe, and how Italian philosophers such as Galileo Galilei played a particularly important role. In describing calculus's evolution, Bressoud reveals problems with the standard ordering of its curriculum: limits, differentiation, integration, and series. He contends that the historical order—integration as accumulation, then differentiation as ratios of change, series as sequences of partial sums, and finally limits as they arise from the algebra of inequalities—makes more sense in the classroom environment. Exploring the motivations behind calculus's discovery, Calculus Reordered highlights how this essential tool of mathematics came to be. David M. Bressoud is DeWitt Wallace Professor of Mathematics at Macalester College and Director of the Conference Board of the Mathematical Sciences. His many books include Second Year Calculus and A Radical Approach to Lebesgue's Theory of Integration. He lives in St. Paul, Minnesota. Mark Molloy is the reviews editor at MAKE: A Literary Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Calculus Reordered: A History of the Big Ideas (Princeton UP, 2019) takes readers on a remarkable journey through hundreds of years to tell the story of how calculus evolved into the subject we know today. David Bressoud explains why calculus is credited to seventeenth-century figures Isaac Newton and Gottfried Leibniz, and how its current structure is based on developments that arose in the nineteenth century. Bressoud argues that a pedagogy informed by the historical development of calculus represents a sounder way for students to learn this fascinating area of mathematics. Delving into calculus's birth in the Hellenistic Eastern Mediterranean—particularly in Syracuse, Sicily and Alexandria, Egypt—as well as India and the Islamic Middle East, Bressoud considers how calculus developed in response to essential questions emerging from engineering and astronomy. He looks at how Newton and Leibniz built their work on a flurry of activity that occurred throughout Europe, and how Italian philosophers such as Galileo Galilei played a particularly important role. In describing calculus's evolution, Bressoud reveals problems with the standard ordering of its curriculum: limits, differentiation, integration, and series. He contends that the historical order—integration as accumulation, then differentiation as ratios of change, series as sequences of partial sums, and finally limits as they arise from the algebra of inequalities—makes more sense in the classroom environment. Exploring the motivations behind calculus's discovery, Calculus Reordered highlights how this essential tool of mathematics came to be. David M. Bressoud is DeWitt Wallace Professor of Mathematics at Macalester College and Director of the Conference Board of the Mathematical Sciences. His many books include Second Year Calculus and A Radical Approach to Lebesgue's Theory of Integration. He lives in St. Paul, Minnesota. Mark Molloy is the reviews editor at MAKE: A Literary Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science

Calculus Reordered: A History of the Big Ideas (Princeton UP, 2019) takes readers on a remarkable journey through hundreds of years to tell the story of how calculus evolved into the subject we know today. David Bressoud explains why calculus is credited to seventeenth-century figures Isaac Newton and Gottfried Leibniz, and how its current structure is based on developments that arose in the nineteenth century. Bressoud argues that a pedagogy informed by the historical development of calculus represents a sounder way for students to learn this fascinating area of mathematics. Delving into calculus's birth in the Hellenistic Eastern Mediterranean—particularly in Syracuse, Sicily and Alexandria, Egypt—as well as India and the Islamic Middle East, Bressoud considers how calculus developed in response to essential questions emerging from engineering and astronomy. He looks at how Newton and Leibniz built their work on a flurry of activity that occurred throughout Europe, and how Italian philosophers such as Galileo Galilei played a particularly important role. In describing calculus's evolution, Bressoud reveals problems with the standard ordering of its curriculum: limits, differentiation, integration, and series. He contends that the historical order—integration as accumulation, then differentiation as ratios of change, series as sequences of partial sums, and finally limits as they arise from the algebra of inequalities—makes more sense in the classroom environment. Exploring the motivations behind calculus's discovery, Calculus Reordered highlights how this essential tool of mathematics came to be. David M. Bressoud is DeWitt Wallace Professor of Mathematics at Macalester College and Director of the Conference Board of the Mathematical Sciences. His many books include Second Year Calculus and A Radical Approach to Lebesgue's Theory of Integration. He lives in St. Paul, Minnesota. Mark Molloy is the reviews editor at MAKE: A Literary Magazine.

Calculus Reordered: A History of the Big Ideas (Princeton UP, 2019) takes readers on a remarkable journey through hundreds of years to tell the story of how calculus evolved into the subject we know today. David Bressoud explains why calculus is credited to seventeenth-century figures Isaac Newton and Gottfried Leibniz, and how its current structure is based on developments that arose in the nineteenth century. Bressoud argues that a pedagogy informed by the historical development of calculus represents a sounder way for students to learn this fascinating area of mathematics. Delving into calculus's birth in the Hellenistic Eastern Mediterranean—particularly in Syracuse, Sicily and Alexandria, Egypt—as well as India and the Islamic Middle East, Bressoud considers how calculus developed in response to essential questions emerging from engineering and astronomy. He looks at how Newton and Leibniz built their work on a flurry of activity that occurred throughout Europe, and how Italian philosophers such as Galileo Galilei played a particularly important role. In describing calculus's evolution, Bressoud reveals problems with the standard ordering of its curriculum: limits, differentiation, integration, and series. He contends that the historical order—integration as accumulation, then differentiation as ratios of change, series as sequences of partial sums, and finally limits as they arise from the algebra of inequalities—makes more sense in the classroom environment. Exploring the motivations behind calculus's discovery, Calculus Reordered highlights how this essential tool of mathematics came to be. David M. Bressoud is DeWitt Wallace Professor of Mathematics at Macalester College and Director of the Conference Board of the Mathematical Sciences. His many books include Second Year Calculus and A Radical Approach to Lebesgue's Theory of Integration. He lives in St. Paul, Minnesota. Mark Molloy is the reviews editor at MAKE: A Literary Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CEO confidence fell in the latest quarter of 2025. Executives surveyed by The Conference Board voiced concerns over inflation, tariffs, and global trade uncertainty. In this episode, how the economic mood of corporate leaders could affect everyday Americans. Plus: Chipmaker TSMC reported a profit surge amid increased demand, a career tech program in Alabama trains the next generation of skilled workers, and the NFL remains a cultural and economic powerhouse despite ongoing challenges.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.

CEO confidence fell in the latest quarter of 2025. Executives surveyed by The Conference Board voiced concerns over inflation, tariffs, and global trade uncertainty. In this episode, how the economic mood of corporate leaders could affect everyday Americans. Plus: Chipmaker TSMC reported a profit surge amid increased demand, a career tech program in Alabama trains the next generation of skilled workers, and the NFL remains a cultural and economic powerhouse despite ongoing challenges.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.

The government shutdown affects much more than the federal workforce. How can CHROs guide their companies through this latest stressor?      The government shutdown has an impact on your private company, whether it's missing economic data, delayed regulatory action, or employees affected indirectly by a family member's furlough or job loss. How can CHROs lead their workforces through yet another stressful event?     Join Steve Odland and guest Diana Scott, center leader of the US Human Capital Center at The Conference Board, to learn about the psychological stress of the shutdown,how CHROs can give managers the right resources, and how to find alternate sources of economic data.     For more from The Conference Board:  Implications of Government Shutdown  Shutting Down the Economy? Impact of US Government Shutdown  For CMOs, the Market Stays Open During the Shutdown 

Find out how business leaders and workers feel about the workplace amid uncertainty and cost-cutting.     Layoffs are on the rise, with 41% of organizations issuing them in 2025 compared with only 30% in 2024. What does this uncertain economic environment mean for human capital leaders as they try to shape resilient organizations in 2026 and beyond?     Join Diana Scott and guests Robin Erickson, PhD, head of human capital research at The Conference Board, and Matthew Maloof, researcher at The Conference Board Human Capital Center. They discuss why hybrid work is increasingly popular, how cost-cutting is affecting culture and more, and the pandemic's lasting effects on the workplace.     For more from The Conference Board:  The Reimagined Workplace 2025: Managing Uncertainty  Off-Site, Out of Mind? Overcoming the Downsides of Hybrid Work  How to Navigate the Reimagined Workplace in 2025 

Find out what NATO is, how it functions, and why Russia's recent incursions could force the alliance to act.      Recent Russian violations of Polish and Estonian airspace have NATO considering a possible Article Five response, something last seen in response to 9/11. What are NATO's options, and what happens if the alliance fails to present a united front?     Join Steve Odland and guest Sara Murray, Managing Director for International at The Conference Board, to learn about NATO's origins and structure, why defense commitments have increased, and why NATO is approaching a red line with Russia.     For more from The Conference Board:  House Passes National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)  Green Tanks? How Defense Spending Can Bolster EU Competitiveness Amid CBAM  Europe's Financial Independence Needs Derisking, Not Decoupling 

The latest report on jobs changes everything. The hiring rate in August dropped to its lowest level since April of 2020. April 2020. It's another clear sign that the labor market is visiting Dr. Beveridge and right in time for Amazon Prime Days which begin a week from now. Consumer confidence fell sharply here for September in even more new data, with workers reporting they also feel job availability is at a multi-year low, so it's not just in the high level data, this thing is also making waves on the ground. Eurodollar University's Money & Macro Analysis---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------It is absolutely critical to understand the hidden truth or really truths about what interest rates are saying. Decoding them isn't really that difficult, either, once you step away from mainstream Economics. And that's what we're going to do on Tuesday October 14 at 6 pm ET. Join me for a full webinar as we break down these secrets to interest rates that really shouldn't be.Sign up for our webinar on the Hidden Truth Behind Interest Rates:https://webinar.eurodollar-university.com/home---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------What is a Eurodollar University membership? It's where understanding the monetary world isn't a mystery—it's a method.If you're serious about your financial education and want clarity in a world of volatility and massive uncertainty, you're in the right place. https://eurodollar.university/memberships ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Conference Board https://www.conference-board.org/topics/consumer-confidence/https://eurodollar.universityTwitter: https://twitter.com/JeffSnider_EDU

The lawsuit against certain US tariffs could be resolved soon, but uncertainty for businesses will likely linger.     The Supreme Court is scheduled to rule in November on certain tariffs issued by the Administration. What's at stake in the case, and how can businesses prepare for all possible outcomes?     Join Steve Odland and guest John Gardner, vice president of public policy at the Committee for Economic Development, the public policy center of The Conference Board, to find out how this lawsuit started, how the Supreme Court could potentially rule, and what the administration could do in response.     For more from The Conference Board:  Tariffs: On to the Supreme Court and New Executive Order  Federal Circuit Tariff Ruling: More Uncertainty  Tariff Tracker 

What happens when Washington fails to fund the government? In this episode of C-Suite Perspectives, guest host Dana Peterson, Chief Economist at The Conference Board, sits down with Yelena Shulyatyeva, Senior US Economist for The Conference Board Economy, Strategy & Finance Center, to unpack the economic, business, and consumer impacts of a government shutdown.    From delays in critical economic data to disruptions for federal workers, contractors, and even mortgage approvals, Yelena explains the ripple effects of shutdowns across sectors. The discussion also explores how consumer confidence, GDP growth, and even the Federal Reserve's policy decisions can be influenced when the government goes dark.    Whether you're a business leader preparing for uncertainty, an investor tracking economic signals, or simply curious about how a shutdown affects everyday life, this conversation offers clarity and context on one of Washington's most disruptive events. 

The global economy is slowing — but is it a recession, stagflation, or just a soft patch? In this episode of C-Suite Perspectives, Steve Odland speaks with Erik Lundh, Senior Global Economist at The Conference Board, about the latest forecast for the US and world economies.  They break down:  Why US growth in 2025 will feel sluggish  The role of tariffs, inflation, and labor markets  Outlooks for Europe, China, India, and beyond  The Fed's next moves on interest rates  How “gray swans” and AI could reshape the decade ahead    This episode was recorded on September 16, 2025.    For more from The Conference Board:  Global Forecast Update  Global Gray Swans Tool  The Economic Outlook—Storms or Sunshine Ahead?  

As organizations head into 2026, pay planning has become more strategic than ever. Salary budgets remain firm, but workforce strategies are shifting toward automation, reskilling, and greater pay transparency.   Diana Scott welcomes Mitchell Barnes and Rita Meyerson of The Conference Board to discuss how salary budgets are evolving; why pay equity and transparency are critical to retention; and how economists, HR leaders, and members of the C-Suite can partner to shape resilient, future-ready workforce strategies. 

Here are the stories Kevin discussed during the program: the day after the Federal Reserve cut the interest rate many articles discussed the move; a local story discussing Procter and Gamble "price hikes"; the U.S. Labor Department released the Weekly Jobless Claims Report; The Conference Board released the Leading Economic Index; oil and gas prices react to economic news and geopolitical events; Kevin has the details, discusses the details, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and a few opinions along the way.

Here are the stories Kevin discussed during the program: the day after the Federal Reserve cut the interest rate many articles discussed the move; a local story discussing Procter and Gamble "price hikes"; the U.S. Labor Department released the Weekly Jobless Claims Report; The Conference Board released the Leading Economic Index; oil and gas prices react to economic news and geopolitical events; Kevin has the details, discusses the details, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and a few opinions along the way.

What does the Bank of Canada cut to its key interest rate mean for you - and for Canada's economy? CBC's Senior Business Correspondent Peter Armstrong joins us to walk through the bad and the slightly less bad economic news. We'll also talk to Avery Shenfeld, Managing Director and Chief Economist of CIBC, and Pedro Antunes, the Chief Economist at The Conference Board of Canada to look at what the coming months could bring.

CVS Health is striving to improve health care delivery in five key areas: cost, quality, access, experience, and equity. What changes are necessary to ensure better outcomes across the US health care system?     Join Steve Odland and guest Dr. Sree Chaguturu, executive vice president and president of healthcare delivery at CVS Health, to find out what value-based care looks like, why primary care needs subspecialties, and how CVS Health is meeting the different needs of different demographics across its portfolio.     For more from The Conference Board:  26th Annual Employee Health Care Conference  Explainer: Medicare  Major Changes to Affordable Care Act Enrollment Policies 

This week we're bringing you an episode of our podcast WSJ's Take On the Week, where co-hosts Gunjan Banerji, lead writer for Live Markets, and Telis Demos, Heard on the Street's banking and money columnist, cut through the noise and dive into markets, the economy and finance. In this week's episode, Telis is joined by Dana M. Peterson, chief economist and leader of the Economy, Strategy & Finance Center at the Conference Board. They begin with the research group's August consumer confidence index and whether its results mean we're in "vibecession.” Then Peterson defends the importance of survey-based data and why revisions are necessary. And Telis asks: Could private data replace government data? Check out WSJ's Take On the Week. Further Reading:  Consumer-Confidence Survey Slips in August Government Data Is Under Fire, but It Makes the World Go ‘Round Consumer-Confidence Survey Improved in July Trump Advisers Consider Changes to How Government Collects Jobs Data Trump's BLS Firing Tests Wall Street's Reliance on Government Data Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode of WSJ's Take On the Week, co-hosts Gunjan Banerji and Telis Demos talk about the bond market, the post-Labor Day volatility it experienced due to concerns over the Federal Reserve's independence, investors piling into gold, and the U.S.'s potential loss of its tariff income stream after a decision by a Court of Appeals. Later in the show, Telis is joined by Dana M. Peterson, chief economist and leader of the Economy, Strategy & Finance Center at the Conference Board. They begin with the research group's August consumer confidence index and whether its results mean we're in "vibecession.” Then Peterson defends the importance of survey-based data and why revisions are necessary. And Telis asks: Could private data replace government data? This is WSJ's Take On the Week where co-hosts Gunjan Banerji, lead writer for Live Markets, and Telis Demos, Heard on the Street's banking and money columnist, cut through the noise and dive into markets, the economy and finance—the big trades, key players and business news ahead. Have an idea for a future guest or episode? How can we better help you take on the week? We'd love to hear from you. Email the show at takeontheweek@wsj.com. To watch the video version of this episode, visit our WSJ Podcasts YouTube channel or the video page of WSJ.com Further Reading Consumer-Confidence Survey Slips in August Government Data Is Under Fire, but It Makes the World Go ‘Round Consumer-Confidence Survey Improved in July Trump Advisers Consider Changes to How Government Collects Jobs Data Trump's BLS Firing Tests Wall Street's Reliance on Government Data For more coverage of the markets and your investments, head to WSJ.com, WSJ's Heard on The Street Column, and WSJ's Live Markets blog. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Follow Gunjan Banerji here and Telis Demos here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Federal Reserve has come under scrutiny, including uncertainty over whether the President can remove Fed governors — and under what circumstances. What does it mean to call the Federal Reserve “independent,” and how does that work in practice?      Join Steve Odland and guest Yelena Shulyatyeva, senior US Economist for The Conference Board Economy, Strategy & Finance Center, to find out about the Federal Reserve's origins, who selects Fed governors and regional presidents, and why the Fed's independence matters to the economy.     For more from The Conference Board:  The Conference Board Economic Forecast for the US Economy  Executive Order Seeks to Address Alleged Political Bias In Bank Access  Stablecoin Law Represents New Era for Crypto 

Every month, Americans – both consumers and businesses -- turn to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) to understand the health of the US economy and what to expect next. How can businesses and Congress support and improve the work of this agency?      Join Steve Odland and guest Erica Groshen, former commissioner of BLS from 2013 to 2017, to find out how BLS conducts surveys, how monthly revisions work, and what's limiting the agency from being even more effective.     For more from The Conference Board:  The Conference Board Employment Trends Index™ (ETI)  Responding to US Labor Shortages  Policy Alert: Executive Orders to Strengthen the Current and Future Workforce 

Electricity demand is expected to increase 25% by 2050. How can renewable energy sources in the US help fill the gap?   Renewables will soon produce 25% of US electricity generation, and they've already surpassed coal as a share of output. How can renewables continue to meet the growing demand for energy, and what can we expect from emerging sources such as geothermal and fusion?   Join Steve Odland and guest Alex Heil, senior economist at The Conference Board, to find out why US energy usage is projected to increase, what's next for nuclear, solar, and wind, and why further efficiencies can be found by upgrading today's grid.   For more from The Conference Board: ·       Endless Power Revisited: Recent Fusion Energy Breakthroughs & Near-Term Outlook ·       Blown Away: Overcoming Variability in Wind Power Key to a Decarbonized Grid ·       Under Ground: Geothermal Electricity's Potential as a Supplemental Power Source

On Tuesday, the Conference Board reported a slight drop in consumer confidence, driven by worries about available jobs and future incomes. But a dip in confidence doesn't always mean people spend less. Also on the show: Where have all the working moms gone? "Marketplace" host Amy Scott talks with Abha Bhattarai from the Washington Post about how women are losing workforce participation gains made during the pandemic. Plus, what ending the 'de minimis' exemption could mean for overseas retailers and online shoppers.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.

On Tuesday, the Conference Board reported a slight drop in consumer confidence, driven by worries about available jobs and future incomes. But a dip in confidence doesn't always mean people spend less. Also on the show: Where have all the working moms gone? "Marketplace" host Amy Scott talks with Abha Bhattarai from the Washington Post about how women are losing workforce participation gains made during the pandemic. Plus, what ending the 'de minimis' exemption could mean for overseas retailers and online shoppers.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.

The discourse presented herein elucidates the profound implications of President Trump's recent tariff proposals on the furniture industry, a subject that warrants our immediate attention. Specifically, the administration is poised to implement substantial tariffs on furniture imports, a move that has engendered significant fluctuations in market sentiment, as evidenced by the immediate decline in stock prices of major retailers reliant on imports. Concurrently, we delve into the prevailing trends in consumer confidence, which reveal an unsettling dip, particularly among younger demographics, thereby suggesting potential repercussions on furniture sales as individuals become increasingly circumspect regarding their purchasing decisions. In juxtaposition to these challenges, we also spotlight the noteworthy resilience demonstrated by STI Fabrics, a paragon of innovation within the sector, and the encouraging financial performance of Williams Sonoma Inc., which illustrates the potential for growth even amidst economic fluctuations. This episode comprehensively addresses the multifaceted dynamics currently at play within our industry, underscoring both the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.Takeaways: The recent imposition of tariffs on furniture imports by the Trump administration could significantly alter the competitive landscape for furniture retailers reliant on foreign goods. Consumer confidence has exhibited worrying trends, as evidenced by a decline in the Conference Board's consumer confidence index, potentially foreshadowing decreased furniture sales. The North Carolina furniture industry's legacy of craftsmanship is being overshadowed by foreign competition, prompting calls for domestic manufacturing revitalization through tariff measures. STI Fabrics exemplifies innovation in the upholstery market, adapting its product offerings to meet evolving consumer demands for performance and style in textiles. Williams Sonoma's recent financial performance indicates resilience and adaptability in the face of economic uncertainty, showcasing growth across multiple product categories. The demographic disparities in consumer confidence highlight a concerning trend among younger consumers, who are displaying increased apprehension regarding employment stability.

Consumer confidence mostly held steady in August – what's driving people's current mood and spending habits?  The latest update from The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® shows a slight dip in August, with the index slipping to 97.4 from July's 98.7. Both the Present Situation Index and the Expectations Index fell, with expectations remaining below the recession-warning threshold of 80.  Join Dana Peterson, Center Leader of the Economy, Strategy & Finance Center at The Conference Board, and Stephanie Guichard, Senior Economist, Global Indicators, The Conference Board, as they discuss:  Why tariffs and inflation remain top-of-mind for consumers;  How resumption of interest on student loans is impacting consumer credit and spending habits; and  The resiliency of cash payments and who's using buy-now-pay-later options.  More from The Conference Board:  Consumer Confidence Index  Will E-Wallets and Deferred Payments Overtake Cash and Credit Cards?  Pre-Aug 1 Tariff Buying Likely Boosted July Retail Sales 

Doing business in China increasingly requires an entirely different approach to supply chain, IT, government relations, and innovation. How can multinational companies operating in China evaluate the risks and opportunities—including gray swans and even black swans?     Join Steve Odland and guest David Hoffman, China Center Leader and senior advisor for Asia at The Conference Board, to explore the difference between “complicated” and “complex,” how to win in down market operating conditions, and why managing geopolitical risks requires both the local operation and your global headquarters.     For more from The Conference Board:  China's Investment Paradox  China Economy Watch July 2025  China CEO Council 

Consumer sentiment took a hit in August as concerns about inflation and a potential recession loomed. Morningstar's David Swartz says consumers are pulling back on discretionary spending due to economic uncertainty, while Conference Board's Dana Peterson notes a rise in inflation expectations in July. However, not all retailers are created equal - Swartz sees value in undervalued department store stocks like Macy's (M) and Kohl's (KSS), citing their significant real estate holdings.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

How does a leader create an environment where it's ok not to be ok? In this episode, Dr. Bill Howatt joins the program to discuss the key early warning signs that leaders should be trained to recognize when an employee might be experiencing a mental health crisis, how to avoid common mistakes leaders make when trying to support employees with mental health challenges, and more.Dr. Howatt is the former Chief of Research, Workforce Productivity, at the Conference Board of Canada and former Chief of Research and Development, Workforce Productivity, at Lifeworks. He has authored over 60 books and is known as one of Canada's top workplace mental health experts. He is currently Chief Mental Health Officer & Founder at Howatt HR Consulting.Episode Links:Learn more about Dr. Howatt's Crisis Ready Workplace CertificationDr. Howatt's eBook: "Practical Considerations for Facilitating Workplace Psychological Health and Safety": About Propel:Propel is the purpose-built well-being platform designed to help you develop a culture of well-being and bring your vision to life. Propel helps you launch a truly engaging program with flexible technology that tailors the experience to your diverse teams.Create a unique well-being experience from within. See how Propel can help by scheduling a free strategy session at propelwellbeing.com.

What does it mean to be a Chief Reframer? Stela Lupushor joins The Brand Called You podcast to challenge outdated workplace models. From AI integration to human capital ROI, she shows how to rethink systems, not just tweak them. A must-listen for future-ready leaders.00:31- About Stela LupushorStela is the founder and chief executive re-framer of Reframe.Work. She is also the program director, strategic workforce planning and HR Be Peace Council at the Conference Board and facilitates conversations with Fortune 500 corporation members on building new global workforce strategies.She also is the human capital analytics center leader at the Conference Board, shaping its research agenda.Stela is also the founder chairperson of the board of directors of ‘Amazing', a non-profit organization extending the work horizon for women and empowering them to thrive in the workplace of the future.

More C-Suite leaders view their boards as effective in 2025, but numerous challenges remain, including keeping up with AI.     More than one-third (35%) of C-Suite executives surveyed by PwC and The Conference Board say their board's effectiveness is “excellent” or “good.” What are these boards doing well, and where do they need to improve?     Join Steve Odland and guest Arielle Berlin, director of the Governance Insights Center at PwC, to find out how boards are grappling with uncertainty, why companies want boards to focus more on AI and talent, and why nearly all senior executives are calling for board refreshment.     For more from The Conference Board:  Board Effectiveness: A Survey of the C-Suite: 2025 Edition  The Evolution of Overboarding Policies  Board Practices and Composition: 2024 Edition 

Kevin covers the following stories: "They said it couldn't be done but President Trump keeps doing it anyway." - Phil Flynn, Price Futures Group; S&P Dow Jones Indices released the May 2025 results for the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices - U.S. prices; the Conference Board released the U.S. consumer confidence index; Daimler Truck announced a major change in their focus on certain trucklines, job cuts and the challenges they face this year; J.B. Hunt releases 2nd Qtr. results; Kevin sorts through the data, discusses the details, puts the information into perspective, offers his insights and some opinions. Oil and gas prices react to continuing U.S. - China trade talks, President Trump's shorter deadline for Russia to negotiate an end to the war with Ukraine or face more severe sanction on its oil flows, the upcoming Federal Reserve's interest rate decision and the trade agreement between the U.S. and the EU. Kevin makes predictions on what the 2nd Qtr. GDP will be and whether the Federal Reserve will reduce interest rates.

Consumer confidence ticked up in June, according to The Conference Board. At the same time, confidence in the labor market weakened for a seventh consecutive month. In this episode, what good are a bunch of confident consumers if they're stressed about finding work? Plus: SNAP cuts will hurt grocery stores, Americans have to buy foreign goods if we want other countries to buy our goods, and tariff costs negate productivity growth benefits.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.

Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:17532056201798502,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-9437-3289"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");pt> Click On Picture To See Larger Picture The people are still struggling in the [CB] economy, remember inflation is cumulative and people have to restort to credit to survive. Warns the UK, they have the oil make the common sense move. Business confidence rises. Trump is now taxing the [CB]/[DS] players. The [DS] is keeping the latest shooting in the news, normally if it is not a white person they drop the story, this is to cover for the Russia hoax release. The D's set many precedents going after Trump, and now Trump is going to use it on them. The D's said that a President can be impeached once he is out of office, now Trump can use this on Obama. Obama will be tried and impeached at the same time. It will be like he never existed.   Economy https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1950183780733403244   +$363 billion. That's an average increase of +$7.3 billion PER MONTH. The worst part? This does not include "Buy Now, Pay Later" spending, which is projected to hit a record $116.7 billion this year. Americans are "fighting" inflation with credit card debt. (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:18510697282300316,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-8599-9832"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");  https://twitter.com/alexahenning/status/1949972139534066090 https://twitter.com/unusual_whales/status/1950173713359655140   https://twitter.com/ScottAdamsSays/status/1949955107157676174 https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1950226148106936553   Consumer Confidence Unexpectedly Jumps on Rising Hopes for Jobs and Business Conditions The Consumer Confidence Index climbed to 97.2 this month, up from a revised 95.2 in June. Economists had forecast a reading of 95.8. The rise was driven by improving expectations for business conditions, employment, and income, particularly among adults over the age of thirty-five and across nearly all income groups. The Expectations Index rose to 74.4 in July from 69.9 in the previous month. While still below the level of 80 that the Conference Board associates with recession risk, July marked the highest reading since January and the second consecutive monthly increase. According to the report, “all three components of the Expectation Index improved,” with fewer consumers expecting business and labor conditions to worsen and more anticipating income gains. Source: breitbart.com Political/Rights The Left-Wing Hysteria Over Sydney Sweeney's Jeans Commercial Just Got Even More Insane This story's actually been running laps on social media for several days. As the accusations go, because Sydney Sweeney is white and has blue eyes, the use of the pun "good jeans" in the American Eagle ad is supposedly a nazi dog-whistle. No, I'm not kidding. https://twitter.com/EllaYurman/status/1948986062899949779?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1948986062899949779%7Ctwgr%5Ea1779d6e0901af7b16050f002fdbd4b146446d82%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fredstate.com%2Fbonchie%2F2025%2F07%2F29%2Fthe-left-wing-hysteria-over-sydney-sweeneys-jeans-commercial-n2192210 https://twitter.com/washingtonpost/status/1949945483452969294?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1949945483452969294%7Ctwgr%5Ea1779d6e0901af7b16050f002fdbd4b146446d82%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fredstate.com%2Fbonchie%2F2025%2F07%2F29%2Fthe-left-wing-h...

Consumer confidence ticked up in June, according to The Conference Board. At the same time, confidence in the labor market weakened for a seventh consecutive month. In this episode, what good are a bunch of confident consumers if they're stressed about finding work? Plus: SNAP cuts will hurt grocery stores, Americans have to buy foreign goods if we want other countries to buy our goods, and tariff costs negate productivity growth benefits.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.

Stephanie Guichard of The Conference Board reacts to Durable Goods Orders, saying the report shows “caution in the business sector.” Business investment “is not going to be that great going forward, but it's not going to be that bad either.” She also looks at 2Q CEO confidence, and notes that more are revising capex spending lower that higher for the first time in 5 years.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – / schwabnetwork Follow us on Facebook – / schwabnetwork Follow us on LinkedIn - / schwab-network About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

“Our job is to recycle so that we can recover all of that scrap and goods that you and I are recycling in our garbage bins every week or recycling as we get new cars. And our job is to recover that because we make steel in a very clean and efficient process through what's called an electric arc furnace. So, we take all of that scrap, we melt it down, and we make new steel. It does not degrade. It has a continuous reusable life.…Depending on the different products of steel, that actually determines the recycled content that goes into them for the finishes and the quality of the steel that's needed.” Tabitha Stine on Electric Ladies Podcast With tariffs on steel and the Nippon Steel-U.S. Steel merger back in the news, we wanted to replay this important conversation on the impact of steel on the environment and how “recycled steel” works. “The production and use of materials such as cement, steel, and aluminum have a significant carbon footprint,” according to the UN, with construction 37% of emissions. But is recycled steel safe? Listen to Tabitha Stine, General Manager of Energy Solutions and Services at Nucor Corporation, which says it's “North America's largest steel manufacturer and recycler.” She'll explain how recycled steel is made and more in this fascinating conversation with Electric Ladies host Joan Michelson. They also share insightful career advice. You'll hear about: How recycled steel is made and where the steel comes from that is recycled. How structurally sound recycled steel is and how it's tested to make sure and meet building codes. Which industries use recycled steel, why, and how the demand and supply line up.   How the steel industry is adapting to ensure automobiles and buildings are resilient to the ravages of climate change, including innovations in the works. Plus, insightful career advice, such as… “Usually what holds people back is, people are not willing to raise their hand. And then you go 10 years and you haven't had guidance because maybe you have a manager that doesn't give you feedback. You have to advocate for yourself. You are your advocate. There are no others. You've got to assume nobody else will except for yourself and you go for it. And I would also stress that if you're also not mentoring others at every stage along your career, you're missing out on a big opportunity,” Tabitha Stine on Electric Ladies Podcast Read Joan's Forbes articles here. You'll also like: Marci Jenks, Eco-Materials Technologies, on green cement Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), on the politics of energy and infrastructure Erin McLaughlin, Senior Economist, The Conference Board, about her new report on buildings, climate change and carbon emissions. Katie McGinty, Chief Sustainability Officer, Johnson Controls, on the power of buildings. Anna Siefken, Deputy Director, Federal Energy Management Program, Dept. of Energy, on how the federal government reduces the energy use and carbon footprint of its 350,000 buildings. Laura Busse Dolan, CEO, Applied Imagination, which designs and builds miniature buildings from plants and botanicals. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive our podcasts, blog, events and special coaching offers.. Thanks for subscribing on Apple Podcasts or iHeartRadio and leaving us a review! Follow us on Twitter @joanmichelson

The Conference Board's consumer confidence index dropped in June. That's after a brief reprive in May from a monthslong downward slide. Uncertainty surrounding the job market, tariffs, that GOP tax bill, trouble in the Middle East — what's not to be glum about? In this episode, we explain what could shift the mood. Plus: Soon-to-be college grads in China prepare for an unwelcoming job market, oil shipping prices grow even as oil prices fall, and Congress considers a new way to regulate crypto.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.

The Conference Board's latest consumer confidence index notched its highest monthly increase in four years. To be clear, it was coming off a five-year low in April, but the jump still represents cooling trade war anxieties among American consumers. Also in this episode: The U.S. isn't the only country experiencing rising bond yields, durable goods orders fell in April and first-time home owners in Houston are saddled with climate-related cost burdens.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future. 

Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:17532056201798502,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-9437-3289"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");pt> Click On Picture To See Larger Picture The EU countries are realizing that they were headed down the the wrong path in regards to green energy, now they are reversing course. EU has now bent a knee to Trump and they will negotiate a trade deal. Countries around the world are making trade deals. Consumer sentiment is now rising and the window is now closing for the [DS]/[CB]. The [DS] is panicking because everyday that passes they lose more and more control. They have lost the funding, security clearances, the intelligence orgs and now the FBI has begun their investigation into the pipe bomber, SC leak and cocaine in the WH. Think logically, elections, judges and who was managing the WH. Pain. Majority of Americans say the US is on the right track.   Economy Energy Costs Now ‘Main Issue' For US Ally That Barred Nuclear Power Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said high energy costs are the most critical economic issue for her country  Italy has embraced green energy and enacted a ban on nuclear power that has lasted nearly 40 years, though the nation's Council of Ministers and Meloni have recently moved to reintroduce the technology, joining other European countries like Belgium, Denmark and Germany that are also reconsidering their turns away from nuclear power. Emanuele Orsini — the head of Italy's largest business lobby — called for Meloni to cut energy costs and pave the way for a return to nuclear energy at the annual assembly for Confindustria, where Meloni again acknowledged her country's energy problems, Reuters reported. “Our companies continue to suffer from an energy (price) surcharge of more than 35% over the European average, even reaching peaks of 80% when compared to the largest European countries,” Orsini said at the assembly, according to Reuters. Meloni has expressed support for expanding nuclear energy in Italy, as have other officials, including the Minister of Environment and Energy Security Gilberto Pichetto Fratin. Source: dailycaller.com   Trade with the United States of America. They will BOTH be very happy, and successful, if they do!!! (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:18510697282300316,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-8599-9832"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");  US Consumers Now More Optimistic, Ending 5 Straight Months Of Decline In Confidence Index U.S. consumer confidence bounced back in May ending five straight months of decline and beating economists' expectations. The Consumer Confidence Index increased by 12.3 points in May to 98.0, up from 85.7 in April, according to a report released Tuesday by The Conference Board. This notably marked the first increase in consumer confidence in five months. The Conference Board's Present Situation Index, which is based on consumers' outlook on current business and job market conditions, increased 4.8 points in May to 135.9. Meanwhile, the Expectations Index, which is based on consumers' short-term outlook for income, business and job market conditions, jumped 17.4 points to 72.8 in the same month. Source: dailycaller.com  Political/Rights Star Harvard Business Professor Who Studied Honesty Pays a Historic Price for a Faculty Member at School After Falsifying Her Findings on Multiple Studies   As The New York Post reported, Francesca Gino,