Podcasts about economic analysis

Jennifer Sherer, Deputy Director of the Economic Analysis and Research Network (EARN) at the Economic Policy Institute, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss workers' rights. Sherer highlighted the urgent need for state-level action to protect workers, the importance of union organizing and the ongoing threats to labor standards under the current administration. On today's episode of Labor 131 presented by the National Labor Office, Joel Suarez, Assistant Professor at Harvard University, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the complex factors behind labor's decline in the 1970s, the impact of economic policies and the failed Operation Dixie campaign.

In this episode Dominic Bowen and Professor Kimberly Clausing examine the return of tariffs to the centre of U.S. economic strategy and the risks this shift creates for the global economy. Find out more about how protectionism and populism are reshaping U.S. trade policy, why tariffs act as a hidden tax on consumers and small businesses, the political dynamics driving short-term wins over long-term stability, the impact on supply chains and export industries such as higher education, tourism, and technology, the risks of corruption and rent-seeking in tariff exemptions, and how international trust in the United States is being tested as allies confront unpredictable economic behaviour, and more.Professor Kimberly Clausing holds the Eric M. Zolt Chair in Tax Law and Policy at the UCLA School of Law. Professor Clausing is also a nonresident senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, and a research associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research. During the first part of the Biden Administration, Clausing was the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Tax Analysis in the US Department of the Treasury, serving as the lead economist in the Office of Tax Policy. Professor Clausing has published widely on taxation, climate policy, and international trade, and is the author of Open: The Progressive Case for Free Trade, Immigration, and Global Capital (Harvard University Press, 2019). International Monetary Fund, the Hamilton Project, the Brookings Institution, the Tax Policy Center, and the Center for American Progress and has testified before the U.S. Congress on multiple occasions. She has received two Fulbright Research Awards, and her research has been supported by the National Science Foundation, the Smith Richardson Foundation, the International Centre for Tax and Development, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, and the Washington Center for Equitable Growth.The International Risk Podcast brings you conversations with global experts, frontline practitioners, and senior decision-makers who are shaping how we understand and respond to international risk. From geopolitical volatility and organised crime, to cybersecurity threats and hybrid warfare, each episode explores the forces transforming our world and what smart leaders must do to navigate them. Whether you're a board member, policymaker, or risk professional, The International Risk Podcast delivers actionable insights, sharp analysis, and real-world stories that matter. The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledge.Follow us on LinkedIn and Subscribe for all our updates!Tell us what you liked!

Kevin covers the following stories: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released Personal Income and Disposable Personal Income numbers; last Friday, the U.S. Commerce Department released the Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index, the Federal Reserve's preferred measure of inflation; Kevin points out from where the minor increase in inflation is coming, hint, it's not coming from where they have led us to believe!; Ford announces yet another recall; Kevin has the details, digs into the numbers, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions. Oil and gas prices react to anticipation that OPEC+, at the upcoming Sunday meeting, will not unwind remaining voluntary cuts, Saudi Aramco halting crude sales to India, Ukraine's attacks on Russia's oil-processing capacity and the recent meeting between Russia's Putin and China's Xi, the "Shanghai Cooperation Organisation." 

Kevin covers the following stories: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released Personal Income and Disposable Personal Income numbers; last Friday, the U.S. Commerce Department released the Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index, the Federal Reserve's preferred measure of inflation; Kevin points out from where the minor increase in inflation is coming, hint, it's not coming from where they have led us to believe!; Ford announces yet another recall; Kevin has the details, digs into the numbers, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions. Oil and gas prices react to anticipation that OPEC+, at the upcoming Sunday meeting, will not unwind remaining voluntary cuts, Saudi Aramco halting crude sales to India, Ukraine's attacks on Russia's oil-processing capacity and the recent meeting between Russia's Putin and China's Xi, the "Shanghai Cooperation Organisation." 

AIB'S Chief Economist David McNamara and AIB Treasury's Jason Rehill review the August Irish PMI surveys, discussing strong growth for the manufacturing sector with employment continuing to increase and trade to the US surging. There's a review of slowing service sector activities, while employment rates continuing to fall. There's an examination of the slowdown in the Irish economy following rapid growth, and finally the sense of global economic uncertainty flowing from the impact of tariffs.  Visit our website and subscribe to receive AIB's Economic Analysis direct to your inbox. You can also find us on Twitter @TreasuryAIB . Our full legal disclaimer can be viewed here https://aib.ie/fxcentre/podcast-disclaimer. Registered in Ireland: No: 24173 Allied Irish Bank p.l.c is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland AIB Customer Treasury Services is a registered business name of Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c. Registered Office: 10 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2

Thỏa thuận thuế quan và thương mại Liên Hiệp Châu Âu đạt được với Hoa Kỳ về mức thuế 15 % còn chưa ráo mực, Washington mở thêm một mặt trận mới đòi Bruxelles xóa bỏ mọi rào cản để cho các tập đoàn công nghệ kỹ thuật số của Hoa Kỳ tự do tung hoành trên thị trường châu Âu. Một lần nữa Donald Trump lại sử dụng đòn thuế quan để hù dọa.  Châu Âu, « con gà đẻ trứng vàng » của các GAFAM Vì sao chính quyền Trump muốn « phạt » Bruxelles trong lúc Liên Âu là thị trường màu mỡ nhất - ngoài lãnh thổ Hoa Kỳ, của các tập đoàn Mỹ ? Trong số những vị khách mời có chọn lọc để được trực tiếp dự lễ nhậm chức của tổng thống Hoa Kỳ thứ 47 hôm 20/01/2025, chủ nhân Meta đã mau mắn hơn cả nhờ ông Trump giúp đỡ, nới lỏng các chuẩn mực của châu Âu điều tiết các hoạt động trong lĩnh vực digital. Hơn nửa năm sau, phải chăng Mark Zuckerberg sắp được toại nguyện ? Ngày 24/08/2025 tổng thống Donald Trump trên mạng xã hội cá nhân đã « ra lệnh » cho tất cả những quốc gia trên thế giới dẹp bỏ mọi hình thức thuế quan và luật lệ gò bó hạn chế hoạt động của các tập đoàn Mỹ trong lĩnh vực « digital ». Trong mắt ông, đó là những biện pháp mang tính « phân biệt đối xử ». Kèm theo là lời đe dọa những ai không thỏa mãn đòi hỏi này. Chủ nhân Nhà Trắng không nêu đích danh các mục tiêu Hoa Kỳ nhắm tới nhưng Liên Âu, thị trường số 1 của các ông khổng lồ trong ngành công nghệ High Tech Hoa Kỳ, đã gây dựng nhiều cơ sở pháp lý « tự vệ » mà Donald Trump gọi là những « biện pháp bảo hộ ». Ba cái gai trong mắt Donald Trump Từ tháng 2/2025 chỉ vài tuần sau khi tổng thống Trump trở lại cầm quyền, ông và phó tổng thống J.D Vance -người rất gần gũi với các đại gia trong lĩnh vực digital của Mỹ đã liên tục đòi châu Âu dẹp bỏ những đạo luật và quy tắc « che khuất những thành công rực rỡ  » của nhóm GAFAM (Google, Amazon, Facebook, Apple và Microsoft), của những tên tuổi lớn trong lĩnh vực trí tuệ nhân tạo, những nhà cung cấp các dịch vụ trên mạng … của Hoa Kỳ. Liên Hiệp Châu Âu hiện có ít nhất 3 đạo luật đang khiến Washington tức giận : Đạo luật Thị trường Kỹ thuật số (DMA), nhằm kiểm soát các hành vi gây trở ngại cho việc cạnh tranh giữa các nhà cung cấp dịch vụ digital. Kế tới là DSA, tức là Đạo luật Dịch vụ Kỹ thuật số nhằm tăng cường tính minh bạch của các thuật toán (algorithm), kiểm soát hoạt động kiểm duyệt nội dung và gần đây nhất là AI Act : đây là bộ luật đầu tiên trên thế giới « quản lý » các khâu phát triển, sử dụng trí tuệ  nhân tạo. Theo phân tích của Andrea Renda giám đốc Trung Tâm Nghiên Cứu Chính Sách Châu Âu -CEPS, trụ sở tại Bruxelles, đạo luật DSA chẳng hạn do muốn « cân bằng giữa các mục đích bảo vệ người sử dụng và các quyền tự do ngôn luận » nên là « hiện thân của quỷ dữ » như chính Trump đã nói. Vẫn theo chuyên gia này, trong suốt quá trình đàm phán với châu Âu về thuế quan và thương mại, lĩnh vực digital luôn luôn là nỗi ám ảnh của phía Hoa Kỳ. Một khi đạt được thỏa thuận về mức thuế 15 % với Bruxelles (tháng 7/2025) và giành được nhiều nhượng bộ từ phía châu Âu, Washington lập tức « quay lại tiếp tục gây sức ép, đe dọa Liên Hiệp Châu Âu », đòi khối này phải trả giá đắt nếu gây trở ngại cho đà phát triển của các « ông lớn » trong lĩnh vực công nghệ kỹ thuật số của Mỹ. Hơn nữa chính vì các đạo luận DMA và DSA nói trên mà Apple và Meta đã bị châu Âu phạt hàng trăm triệu đô la. Nói cách khác, cuộc chiến sắp tới Washington đang chuẩn bị nhắm vào châu Âu không hề xuất phát từ nhu cầu thu hẹp nhập siêu của Mỹ với 27 thành viên Liên Âu. Trên đài truyền hình Arte, chuyên gia kinh tế và địa chính trị, thuộc Viện nghiên cứu châu Âu Jacques Delors, bà Elvire Fabry cho rằng, các đòn tấn công liên tiếp của Donald Trump trong lĩnh vực thương mại hay sắp tới đây là công nghệ kỹ thuật số nhắm vào châu Âu trước hết không liên quan đến việc Mỹ bị nhập siêu với châu Âu « Phía sau cuộc chiến thương mại này còn có nhiều ý đồ chính trị. Donald Trump tìm cách xé nát Liên Âu ra thành từng mảnh nhỏ nhưng lại vừa muốn tiếp cận thị trường châu Âu giúp cho các hãng của Mỹ. Cùng lúc, Hoa Kỳ mượn tay các đảng phái chính trị cựu hữu ở châu Âu, để khuynh đảo Liên Âu từ ở bên trong. Chính vì thế mà Mỹ hiện đang ủng hộ các đảng cánh cực hữu tại nhiều nước châu Âu ». Về phần Jean Luc Demarty nguyên giám đốc đặc trách về thương mại của Ủy Ban Châu Âu (2011-2019), ông giải thích, ngay cả việc áp dụng « thuế đối ứng » cũng không có cơ sở. « Đành rằng khoản thặng dư mậu dịch của châu Âu đối với Mỹ là rất lớn, và mức xuất siêu đó lại càng tăng thêm trong năm 2024 vừa qua, bởi vì đồng đô la tăng giá. Nhưng đấy chỉ là xét riêng về các khoản xuất và nhập hàng hóa. Nếu cộng cả vế dịch vụ với hàng hóa thì cán cân thượng mại giữa Hoa Kỳ và Liên Hiệp Châu Âu khá cân đối, chênh lệnh chỉ khoảng 50 tỷ đô la chứ không phải là 200 hay 300 tỷ đô la như ông Donald Trump khẳng định ». Liên Âu luôn « run tay » khi cần tự vệ Trong mọi trường hợp, kinh tế gia Shahin Vallée thuộc cơ quan tư vấn về chính sách đối ngoại DGAP trụ sở tại Berlin đánh giá, châu Âu quá nhu nhược trong cuộc đọ sức với Hoa Kỳ. Mỹ đã nắm bắt rõ điều đó ngay từ khi mới chỉ vừa bắt đầu dọa nạt.    « Thực ra chiến lược đàm phán của Liên Hiệp Châu Âu chưa bao giờ khiến ông Trump phải lo lắng. Bruxelles đã có nhiều cơ hội để đặt những điều kiện cứng rắn hơn với Hoa Kỳ lên bàn thương thuyết, nhưng đấy chỉ là những lời đe dọa suông. Thậm chí ngay cả khi đề cập đến các biện pháp trả đũa để khỏi bị Washington o ép, châu Âu cũng không thể đồng ý và có một tiếng nói chung. Bruxelles đã ‘run tay' và ở phía bên kia, Washington thấy rõ điều ấy và đã tận dụng thời cơ ». Một nhược điểm khác của Liên Hiệp Châu Âu mà Hoa Kỳ đã chóng nhận thấy là tính thiếu đoàn kết của khối này. Cuộc chiến Digital còn chưa khai mào mà nhiều nhà phân tích đã báo động « coi chừng Đức sẽ bán rẻ tham vọng độc lập của châu Âu về kỹ thuật số cho Hoa Kỳ » để được Washington nương tay khi đánh vào công nghiệp xe hơi Đức. Mỹ cũng biết sử dụng chiến thuật « chia để trị ». Liên Hiệp Châu Âu đối tác nặng ký nhất của Mỹ Vài con số về trao đổi mậu dịch hai chiều : tổng kim ngạch xuất nhập khẩu hàng hóa và dịch vụ giữa Liên Hiệp Châu Âu và Mỹ năm 2024 vượt hơn 1.600 tỷ đô la (867 tỷ euro cho hàng hóa và 817 tỷ euro cho dịch vụ). Để so sánh, theo các thống kê chính thức của Mỹ (US Bureau of Economic Analysis) cùng thời kỳ, trao đổi hàng hóa và dịch vụ giữa hai nền kinh tế lớn nhất thế giới, tức Mỹ và Trung Quốc, là 660 tỷ đô la. Nghịch lý ở đây là Liên Hiệp Châu Âu tuy là khách hàng lớn nhất của Mỹ mà vẫn bị chèn ép. Hôm 27/07/2025 chủ tịch Ủy Ban Châu Âu, Ursula von der Leyen và tổng thống Mỹ Donald Trump đã đạt được một thỏa thuận quan trọng nhằm « tăng cường quan hệ thương mại và đầu tư » song phương và cũng vì thỏa thuận này bà đã bị nhiều thành viên trong khối chỉ trích gay gắt. Để hàng của châu Âu xuất khẩu sang Hoa Kỳ bị đánh thuế 15 % , thay vì 30 % như Donald Trump từng đe dọa, Liên Âu đã vội vã hứa mua thêm hơn 700 tỷ đô la dầu hỏa và khí đốt của Hoa Kỳ trong ba năm sắp tới và đầu tư thêm 600 tỷ đô la vào Mỹ từ nay đến năm 2029. Hàng rào phi quan thuế Nhưng bên cạnh đó, văn bản được ký kết còn kèm theo một điều khoản buộc các bên giảm thiểu các hàng rào phi quan thuế để thúc đẩy mâu dịch hai chiều. Chính trên điểm này Washington chuẩn bị một đợt tấn công sắp tới nhắm vào Liên Âu. Liên Hiệp Châu Âu là thị trường chiếm 27 % doanh thu của Google, 23 % thu nhập của Meta. Nhờ có 450 triệu dân châu Âu mà mỗi năm Marck Zuckerberg thu về 38 tỷ đô la … còn với ông Sundar Pichai, trong cương vị chủ tịch tổng giám đốc Alphabet Inc, công ty mẹ của Google thì năm ngoái Liên Hiệp Châu Âu cho phép thu về 90 kiếm được 96 tỷ đô la nhờ Liên Hiệp Châu Âu. Trong cuộc chiến về công nghệ kỹ thuật số đang manh nha giữa hai bờ Đại Tây Dương, chủ đích của tổng thống Trump là « diệt trừ hiểm họa » châu Âu cũng sẽ có những nhà vô địch trong thế giới digital.

Project 2025 began quietly in conservative circles, with its origins traced to a Spring 2022 gathering of strategists and operatives in Washington. By April 2023, the Heritage Foundation had unveiled the nine-hundred-plus page blueprint, branding it “Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise.” The document reads less like a policy wish list and more like a regime change manual, spelling out a dramatic vision for American governance under a future conservative administration.Kevin Roberts, president of the Heritage Foundation, captured the mood in a statement: “All federal employees should answer to the president.” This encapsulates the project's signature ambition—greater centralization of executive power—rooted in what conservative legal theorists call “unitary executive theory.” According to analysis in The New York Times, this vision would go farther than any post-Nixon Republican platform by making the entire federal bureaucracy directly accountable to the president, erasing agency independence and civil service barriers that have existed for decades.The Project's approach is methodical. Its 180-day playbook details how agency heads should be replaced immediately after inauguration, with thousands of ideologically vetted appointees stepping into critical roles. The controversial Schedule F personnel policy is central: it seeks to reclassify existing civil servants, strip them of job protections, and replace large swathes with loyalists, allowing the new administration essentially unlimited power to hire and fire across government. According to the National Federation of Federal Employees, this would have unprecedented ramifications—apolitical employees, many with deep expertise, would lose their shields from political interference and could be replaced at will, upending regulatory stability.Examples of proposed reforms are as concrete as they are sweeping. The plan advocates abolishing entire agencies, including the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the U.S. Agency for International Development. According to reporting on the current administration's implementation efforts, the Department of Government Efficiency led by Elon Musk has already moved to shut down both of those agencies, simultaneously laying off over a quarter million federal workers and contractors—27 agencies impacted in total. The chaos of rapid layoffs has led to lawsuits: NTEU President Tony Reardon stated, “For over 47 years, the law has made clear that collective bargaining in the federal sector is in the public interest. We have taken the necessary action to file a lawsuit to uphold the law and stop this attack.”On the policy side, criminal justice stands as a stark example. Project 2025 recommends that the Department of Justice intervene in local cases where it believes “rule of law deficiencies” exist, targeting prosecutors who prefer diversion programs or refuse to prosecute low-level offenses. The Brennan Center underscores that this would politicize local law enforcement and undermine prosecutorial discretion, with potentially chilling effects on criminal justice reform.Economic policy proposals include consolidating the Bureau of Economic Analysis, Census Bureau, and Bureau of Labor Statistics into a single agency—a move that critics, like Democracy Forward, warn would “kneecap the data-collection capacities” essential for planning and transparency. Project 2025 also seeks to dismantle the Economic Development Administration, which recently overseen billions in infrastructure investment and the creation of over 200,000 jobs, threatening significant disruption to federal investment in communities.Supporters argue these measures will “destroy the administrative state,” clearing away what they view as unaccountable power. Critics, from the ACLU to the Center for Progressive Reform, counter that the blueprint's methods—centralized appointment, aggressive deregulation, and sweeping personnel changes—threaten democratic checks and balances, civil rights, and the rule of law.As the country approaches pivotal elections, Project 2025 stands at a crossroads between aspiration and action. The next major milestone will arrive with the inauguration—should the conservative movement prevail, all eyes will be on the new administration's first hundred days, as the fate of agencies, public servants, and the structure of American governance hang in the balance.Thanks for tuning in, and come back next week for moreSome great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.ai

What does it mean when the Fed meets and doesn't do anything? When the Bureau of Economic Analysis says the economy grew 3.0% when it really didn't? When the Bureau of Labor Statistics announces the labor markets are stronger than anyone believes they really are? When all official measures of inflation don't seem to reflect the consumer's reality? Essentially, what is the truth behind the headlines and all of the noise? In this week's Trading Perspectives, Sam Clement and John Norris dissect a busy week of economic releases, earnings announcements and Fed meetings, and try to make sense of it all.

In this week's Market Talk podcast, AIB's Senior Economist, John Fahey, and AIB Treasury's Jane Kavanagh, discuss volatility in the financial markets. They also review central bank activity, considering the outlook for interest rates for the second half of 2025 and discuss the impact of tariffs on inflation. The team also looks at the currency markets, with the euro gaining against the dollar for first time this year. Visit our website and subscribe to receive AIB's Economic Analysis direct to your inbox. You can also find us on Twitter @TreasuryAIB . Our full legal disclaimer can be viewed here https://aib.ie/fxcentre/podcast-disclaimer. Registered in Ireland: No: 24173 Allied Irish Bank p.l.c is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland AIB Customer Treasury Services is a registered business name of Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c. Registered Office: 10 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2

Last week, the Bureau of Economic Analysis published the latest GDP report. It contained a startling detail. Spending on artificial intelligence added more to the U.S. economy than consumer spending last quarter. This is very quickly becoming an AI economy. I'm interested in how AI will change our jobs. But I'm just as curious about how it will change our minds. We're already seeing that students in high school and college are using AI to write most of their essays. What do we lose in a world where students sacrifice the ability to do deep writing? Today's guest is Cal Newport, the author of several bestsellers on the way we work, including 'Deep Work.' He is also a professor of computer science at Georgetown. One of the questions I get the most by email, in talks, in conversations with people about the news is: If these tools can read faster than us, synthesize better than us, remember better than us, and write faster than us, what's our place in the loop? What skills should we value in the age of AI? Or, more pointedly: What should we teach our children in the age of AI? How do we ride this train without getting run over by it? If you have questions, observations, or ideas for future episodes, email us at PlainEnglish@Spotify.com. Host: Derek Thompson Guest: Calvin Newport Producer: Devon Baroldi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AIB's Chief Economist, David McNamara, and AIB Treasury's Sarah McGinley review the latest Manufacturing and Services PMI surveys. They show the manufacturing sector grew in July, with pharma exports on the increase. While the services sector showed weakening trends in transport, tourism and leisure, with a fall in activity impacting weak employment growth. The discussion also looks at the impact of tariff deals globally and how tariffs are impacting the US economy.Visit our website and subscribe to receive AIB's Economic Analysis direct to your inbox. You can also find us on Twitter @TreasuryAIB . Our full legal disclaimer can be viewed here https://aib.ie/fxcentre/podcast-disclaimer. Registered in Ireland: No: 24173 Allied Irish Bank p.l.c is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland AIB Customer Treasury Services is a registered business name of Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c. Registered Office: 10 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2

Mike Switzer interviews Frank Hefner, Director of Office of Economic Analysis and Professor of Economics at the College of Charleston.

Today's Post - https://bahnsen.co/4fr9T5i Analyzing Trump Tariffs and Their Economic Impact David Bahnsen, Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer of The Bahnsen Group, delves into the Trump tariffs in this episode of Dividend Cafe. He explores the complexity and ambiguity surrounding the tariffs, their impact on the economy, and the real-time media and political narratives that shape public opinion. Emphasizing objective economic analysis, Bahnsen discusses the uncertainties in market reactions, potential declines in corporate profits, and the long-term economic outcomes of these trade policies. He stresses the importance of evaluating total trade volume, foreign investment, and the overall growth impact to provide a comprehensive understanding of the real consequences of tariffs. Bahnsen's approach underscores the necessity of looking beyond immediate political rhetoric to grasp the broader economic picture. 00:00 Introduction to Dividend Cafe 00:03 Overview of Trump Tariffs 01:37 Market Reactions and Policy Changes 02:57 Framework of New Trade Deals 05:18 Economic Analysis and Predictions 10:09 Impact on Corporate Profits and Growth 18:17 Foreign Investment and Trade Volume 26:10 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Links mentioned in this episode: DividendCafe.com TheBahnsenGroup.com

Kevin offers his insights and opinion on the increasing criticism of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and covers the following stories: ADP released their National Employment Report (Private Payrolls); The U.S. Labor Department released the weekly jobless claims; the U.S. Commerce Department released the Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index; the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis reported June Personal Income, Consumer Spending and Personal Savings Rate; the U.S. Commerce Department reported Personal Consumption Expenditures (the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge); a provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill that eliminates a regulation many have wanted eliminated for 50 yrs.; Kevin has the details, sifts through the data, puts the information into historic perspective and offers his insights and an opinion or two. Oil reacts to various geopolitical events, sanctions and ongoing trade talks.

Kevin offers his insights and opinion on the increasing criticism of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and covers the following stories: ADP released their National Employment Report (Private Payrolls); The U.S. Labor Department released the weekly jobless claims; the U.S. Commerce Department released the Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index; the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis reported June Personal Income, Consumer Spending and Personal Savings Rate; the U.S. Commerce Department reported Personal Consumption Expenditures (the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge); a provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill that eliminates a regulation many have wanted eliminated for 50 yrs.; Kevin has the details, sifts through the data, puts the information into historic perspective and offers his insights and an opinion or two. Oil reacts to various geopolitical events, sanctions and ongoing trade talks.

Full interview: According to the latest quarterly figures, unemployment is sitting at just over 5%. New research from new think tank The Institute for Democratic and Economic Analysis recommends a range of policies to get people off a benefit and into work, faster.

In this deep-dive episode, Corey Quinn and Ed Zitron break down the complex and often murky world of AI and the tech giants fueling today's rapid innovation. From Nvidia's soaring valuations to OpenAI's shaky finances and Microsoft's high-stakes gambles, they reveal the cracks hidden beneath all the hype.They navigate the tangled web of corporate finance, big investments, and what could happen if the AI boom falters whether it reshapes the economy or crashes spectacularly.With sharp takes on the crossroads of AI, crypto hype, SaaS economics, and enterprise software, Cory and Ed cut through the noise to separate myth from reality. They ask: Is today's tech gold rush truly transformative, or just another bubble pumped up by money, media, and wishful thinking?If you're into tech or investing, this episode challenges you to look past the buzzwords and understand the real forces shaping the future of technology.Highlights (00:00) Introduction and Initial Thoughts on AI(00:53) AI Skepticism and Financial Realities(03:01) Economic Analysis of AI Companies(07:44) Microsoft and OpenAI: A Complex Relationship(11:23) The Broader AI Market and Its Challenges(16:49) Comparing AI to Other Technological Innovations(34:45) The Salesforce AI Buzzword Craze(35:09) The Disconnect Between Business Press and Valuations(36:37) Google's AI Economics and TPU Insights(39:34) Meta's Midlife Crisis and AI Investments(47:11) The Nvidia GPU Dependency(58:40) OpenAI's Financial StrugglesAbout Ed ZitronEd Zitron is the CEO of EZPR, a national public relations agency focused on technology and business. He writes the popular tech and culture newsletter Where's Your Ed At and is the author of two books: This Is How You Pitch: How To Kick Ass In Your First Years of PR and Fire Your Publicist. Ed has been named one of Insider's Top 50 Best Public Relations People in Tech four times.Links: Where's your ed at https://www.ezpr.com/about-usBetter off Line Snark bot https://bsky.app/profile/aws-snarkbot.lastweekinaws.com

AIB's Senior Economist John Fahey and AIB Treasury's Mark McKevitt discuss the current finance markets, the future impact of tariffs, the recent changes in sterling with Bank of England rate cuts, and central bank rates with no changes in the ECB and US Fed.Visit our website and subscribe to receive AIB's Economic Analysis direct to your inbox. You can also find us on Twitter @TreasuryAIB . Our full legal disclaimer can be viewed here https://aib.ie/fxcentre/podcast-disclaimer. Registered in Ireland: No: 24173 Allied Irish Bank p.l.c is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland AIB Customer Treasury Services is a registered business name of Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c. Registered Office: 10 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2

AIB's Senior Economist John Fahey, Head of Real Estate Finance Research Pat O'Sullivan and AIB Treasury's Jason Rehill discuss the June PMI construction survey report, featuring commercial activity growth and a loss of momentum in residential activity. They also discuss the office market trends for investors, how supply and demand continue to increase market prices in the housing market, and the slowdown in apartment supply.Visit our website and subscribe to receive AIB's Economic Analysis direct to your inbox. You can also find us on Twitter @TreasuryAIB . Our full legal disclaimer can be viewed here https://aib.ie/fxcentre/podcast-disclaimer. Registered in Ireland: No: 24173 Allied Irish Bank p.l.c is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland AIB Customer Treasury Services is a registered business name of Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c. Registered Office: 10 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2

Behind the Course: Economic Analysis for FP&A – New from CFIIn this episode of What's New at CFI on FinPod, we walk through our latest course release: Economic Analysis for FP&A, co-authored by instructors Mimi Hu and Meeyeon Park. Designed to bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world finance, this course helps learners understand how FP&A teams drive strategic decisions—using scenario analysis, economic trends, and business partnering to influence the direction of a company.Whether you're just starting out or stepping into leadership in FP&A, this episode offers key insights into how the course was built to support you. From practical retail-based examples to the importance of data storytelling and executive-ready presentation skills, Mimi and Meeyeon reflect on the lessons they wish they'd had earlier in their careers—and how this course now delivers them to you.

Hear how local organizations are preparing for NKY's future on today's NKY Spotlight Podcast!NKY Chamber President and CEO Brent Cooper discusses the Northern Kentucky Housing Blueprint and we hear about NKU Center for Economic Analysis and Development's Mid-Summer Symposium from Senior Director Janet Harrah and Karen Finan of OneNKY Alliance.The NKY Spotlight Podcast is powered by CKREU Consulting and sponsored by Schneller Knochelmann Plumbing, Heating & Air.

AIB's Senior Economist John Fahey and AIB Treasury's Cormac Cunnane discuss what is driving growth, the manufacturing sector supporting the increase in employment, the loss of momentum in the Irish services sector and the increase of momentum in the manufacturing sector, a review of the tariff policy and challenges for the Irish tourism industry.Visit our website and subscribe to receive AIB's Economic Analysis direct to your inbox. You can also find us on Twitter @TreasuryAIB . Our full legal disclaimer can be viewed here https://aib.ie/fxcentre/podcast-disclaimer. Registered in Ireland: No: 24173 Allied Irish Bank p.l.c is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland AIB Customer Treasury Services is a registered business name of Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c. Registered Office: 10 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2

The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released the 3rd estimate of 1st Quarter GDP; the U.S. Commerce Department's Census Bureau released the Orders for Durable Goods Report; the U.S. Labor Department released the Weekly Jobless Claims; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, offers his insights and puts the information into historic perspective. Phil Flynn, Senior Market Analyst Price Futures Group & Author of The Energy Report, as well as Contributor to FOX Business Network, joins Kevin to talk about a wide range of topics from Malaysian oil laundering, crude oil supply and demand, the need for interest rate cuts, through media bias by downplaying good economic news. Oil and gas prices react to switching focus from risk premiums to fundamentals, U.S. "driving season is in full swing," a weaker dollar, larger than expected draws on crude oil inventories and the ceasefire between Iran and Israel. The first named tropical storm of the hurricane season has been announced; Kevin has the details.

Kevin summarizes the historic events from last week, from eliminating a nuclear threat, a ceasefire, a peace treaty, Supreme Court decisions and much, much more; Kevin has the details. The University of Michigan released their final June Consumer Sentiment Index; Kevin has the details and offers his insights. Kevin speaks with Lewie Pugh, Executive Vice President Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) about major announcements from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration that will benefit drivers. U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released Personal Income Data; Kevin offers his insights and puts the information into preservative. The U.S. Commerce Department released the Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index; Kevin has the details.

The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released the 3rd estimate of 1st Quarter GDP; the U.S. Commerce Department's Census Bureau released the Orders for Durable Goods Report; the U.S. Labor Department released the Weekly Jobless Claims; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, offers his insights and puts the information into historic perspective. Phil Flynn, Senior Market Analyst Price Futures Group & Author of The Energy Report, as well as Contributor to FOX Business Network, joins Kevin to talk about a wide range of topics from Malaysian oil laundering, crude oil supply and demand, the need for interest rate cuts, through media bias by downplaying good economic news. Oil and gas prices react to switching focus from risk premiums to fundamentals, U.S. "driving season is in full swing," a weaker dollar, larger than expected draws on crude oil inventories and the ceasefire between Iran and Israel. The first named tropical storm of the hurricane season has been announced; Kevin has the details.

Kevin summarizes the historic events from last week, from eliminating a nuclear threat, a ceasefire, a peace treaty, Supreme Court decisions and much, much more; Kevin has the details. The University of Michigan released their final June Consumer Sentiment Index; Kevin has the details and offers his insights. Kevin speaks with Lewie Pugh, Executive Vice President Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) about major announcements from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration that will benefit drivers. U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released Personal Income Data; Kevin offers his insights and puts the information into preservative. The U.S. Commerce Department released the Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index; Kevin has the details.

The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis reports that the food ag industry contributes roughly 1.5 trillion to the country's GDP – that's a 5.5% share. It's a market that continues to evolve as many factors – from consumers to regulatory challenges – create new opportunities for innovation and new products. This week we are joined by Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing CEO, Jason Kashman, to share perspective on food, health and what's ahead. We dive into: The overall landscape in the food manufacturing market, what Jason is seeing and what's driving growth for brands Popcorn is a commodity and a finished good – are the challenges and turbulence the same on both sides of the coin? Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing's history, how it became its own entity in 2019 and their overall innovation portfolio The massive footprint that is Weaver Popcorn – from grocery brands to private label Jason's take on emerging trends on snack foods and where popcorn fits in the market How food has changed over the last decade, including difficulty for startup innovation to grow in the space, better for you ingredients and automation on the manufacturing side The supply chain lessons learned from COVID and how companies have maybe pivoted to vertical integration to eliminate uncertainty If and how the regulatory challenges are affecting Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing's business What's next for the company

The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis reports that the food ag industry contributes roughly 1.5 trillion to the country's GDP – that's a 5.5% share. It's a market that continues to evolve as many factors – from consumers to regulatory challenges – create new opportunities for innovation and new products. This week we are joined by Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing CEO, Jason Kashman, to share perspective on food, health and what's ahead. We dive into:  The overall landscape in the food manufacturing market, what Jason is seeing and what's driving growth for brands Popcorn is a commodity and a finished good – are the challenges and turbulence the same on both sides of the coin? Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing's history, how it became its own entity in 2019 and their overall innovation portfolio  The massive footprint that is Weaver Popcorn – from grocery brands to private label Jason's take on emerging trends on snack foods and where popcorn fits in the market How food has changed over the last decade, including difficulty for startup innovation to grow in the space, better for you ingredients and automation on the manufacturing side The supply chain lessons learned from COVID and how companies have maybe pivoted to vertical integration to eliminate uncertainty       If and how the regulatory challenges are affecting Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing's business What's next for the company  

Tahra Hoops — Policy wonk, and Director of Economic Analysis at the Chamber of Progress — joins the show this week to talk about the generation that's been told simultaneously it's going to "save the world," "can't hold a conversation," "has been through a lot," and is "soft." Kids these days are a nuanced bunch, and that makes us a unique and challenging crew to communicate policy to/with. Add in a segment of that generation (more on this breakdown in the episode) growing up in a media environment that's primed for misinformation and disinformation, and the results are what you might expect. It impacts how we comingle, vote, where we choose to live, and the level of hope we possess.Tahra's work is all about synthesizing and breaking down both cultural and economic data and trends into more understanding information — largely pertaining to housing and cost of living.We discuss:00:00 Tahra Hoops is in good traffic.02:32 Policy communication and rapid response.05:24 Balancing data collection and real-time reactions.10:13 The housing crisis and policy solutions.22:34 Generational perspectives on politics.33:42 Introduction to The Rebuild and cost of living issues.34:28 Small policy changes with big impacts.35:32 Examples of effective policy initiatives.37:09 Governor Shapiro's abundance politics.38:15 The importance of positive feedback in politics.40:42 Challenges in housing policy comms.47:29 Why we live where we live.52:10 In praise of walkability.01:00:05 Wrapping up.For context:⁠The Rebuild (Tahra's Substack).⁠The Progress Chamber.Some of Tahra's Gen Z commentary.Tahra on X.

On the latest the latest AIB Market Talk AIB Senior Economist John Fahey and AIB's Treasury Jane Kavanagh discuss topics including volatility in the finance markets, the upcoming central bank meetings, the US Economy outlook, new tariff policies, the UK economy and the current trading ranges. Visit our website and subscribe to receive AIB's Economic Analysis direct to your inbox. You can also find us on Twitter @TreasuryAIB . Our full legal disclaimer can be viewed here https://aib.ie/fxcentre/podcast-disclaimer. Registered in Ireland: No: 24173 Allied Irish Bank p.l.c is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland AIB Customer Treasury Services is a registered business name of Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c. Registered Office: 10 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2

For decades, the great fear was overpopulation. Now it's the opposite. How did this happen — and what's being done about it? (Part one of a three-part series, “Cradle to Grave.”) SOURCES:Matthias Doepke, professor of economics at the London School of Economics.Amy Froide, professor of history at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.Diana Laird, professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of California, San Francisco.Catherine Pakaluk, professor of economics at The Catholic University of America. RESOURCES:"Fertility Rate, Total for the United States," (Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, 2025)."Global fertility in 204 countries and territories, 1950–2021, with forecasts to 2100: a comprehensive demographic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021," (The Lancet, 2024)."Suddenly There Aren't Enough Babies. The Whole World Is Alarmed." by Greg Ip and Janet Adamy (The Wall Street Journal, 2024)."Taxing bachelors and proposing marriage lotteries – how superpowers addressed declining birthrates in the past," by Amy Froide (University of Maryland, 2021)."Is Fertility a Leading Economic Indicator?" by Kasey Buckles, Daniel Hungerman, and Steven Lugauer (National Bureau of Economic Research, 2018).The King's Midwife: A History and Mystery of Madame du Coudray, by Nina Rattner Gelbart (1999).The Population Bomb, by Paul Ehrlich (1970)."An Economic Analysis of Fertility," by Gary Becker (National Bureau of Economic Research, 1960). EXTRAS:"What Will Be the Consequences of the Latest Prenatal-Testing Technologies?" by Freakonomics Radio (2011).

Africa Melane is joined by Thabile Nkunjana, a Senior Economist at The National Agricultural Marketing Council in Pretoria, to unpack the debate surrounding South Africa’s official unemployment rate, which sits at 32.9% for the first quarter of 2025. The conversation follows comments by Capitec CEO Gerrie Fourie, who claimed the true rate could be closer to 10% if informal and self-employed workers were properly counted. This claim has been strongly rejected by Stats SA. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest AIB Market Talk is here, featuring an in depth look at the latest AIB Ireland PMI reports. In manufacturing, there's been a strong upturn in production, while in the services sector, prices continue to increase at a strong pace and the tourism sector has seen a slowdown. We also discuss the continued increase in both inflation and employment rates.Visit our website and subscribe to receive AIB's Economic Analysis direct to your inbox. You can also find us on Twitter @TreasuryAIB . Our full legal disclaimer can be viewed here https://aib.ie/fxcentre/podcast-disclaimer. Registered in Ireland: No: 24173 Allied Irish Bank p.l.c is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland AIB Customer Treasury Services is a registered business name of Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c. Registered Office: 10 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2

This hour kicks off with a great discussion with Steve Moore on the efficacy of Trump's economic policy, then Dr. Jim Robbins joins to explain what effect Ukraine's drone attack could have on the peace talks.

Hurricane season begins on June 1st and runs through November 30th ; Kevin has the forecast/estimates of named storms and hurricanes and offers his insights. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell visited the White House for a meeting with President Trump on Thursday; Kevin has the details and offers his insights and opinion. The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis revised the first quarter Gross Domestic Product; Kevin has the details, revisits the factors that went into the previous estimate, puts the information into perspective. The U.S. Labor Department released the Weekly Jobless Claims; Kevin has the details and offers his perspective. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) on Thursday. released its Pending Home Sales Index: Kevin discusses the numbers and offers his perspective. Oil reacts to ongoing talks between Iran and the U.S. to rein in Iran's nuclear activities, a U.S. court blocking President Trump's tariffs, the possibility that OPEC+ could hike crude oil output, falling U.S. crude oil, gasoline and distillates inventories.

Hurricane season begins on June 1st and runs through November 30th ; Kevin has the forecast/estimates of named storms and hurricanes and offers his insights. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell visited the White House for a meeting with President Trump on Thursday; Kevin has the details and offers his insights and opinion. The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis revised the first quarter Gross Domestic Product; Kevin has the details, revisits the factors that went into the previous estimate, puts the information into perspective. The U.S. Labor Department released the Weekly Jobless Claims; Kevin has the details and offers his perspective. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) on Thursday. released its Pending Home Sales Index: Kevin discusses the numbers and offers his perspective. Oil reacts to ongoing talks between Iran and the U.S. to rein in Iran's nuclear activities, a U.S. court blocking President Trump's tariffs, the possibility that OPEC+ could hike crude oil output, falling U.S. crude oil, gasoline and distillates inventories.

AIB's Economist David McNamara and AIB Treasury's Jonathan Weir discuss the latest macro-economic outlook for the Irish economy, resilience in the consumer and labour market outlooks and geopolitical risks to growth. Read the full  economic the outlook on the AIB FX centre hereVisit our website and subscribe to receive AIB's Economic Analysis direct to your inbox. You can also find us on Twitter @TreasuryAIB . Our full legal disclaimer can be viewed here https://aib.ie/fxcentre/podcast-disclaimer. Registered in Ireland: No: 24173 Allied Irish Bank p.l.c is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland AIB Customer Treasury Services is a registered business name of Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c. Registered Office: 10 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2

In this week's episode, our investment experts explore three major themes from the week: negative real gross domestic product (GDP) growth, inflation, and the labor market. We discuss how these factors affect equity and bond markets, and overall sentiment regarding the economy. We also consider if the relatively positive news from this week continues into the weeks and months ahead, or if the full negative impact of tariffs will make for a sobering summer. 01:51 – The advance estimate for the first quarter of 2025 real gross domestic product showed a 0.3% decrease, signaling the first negative quarter since early 2022. 03:02 – The Bureau of Economic Analysis released favorable data on PCE inflation, which was relatively flat month-over-month, and showed year-over-year growth of 2.3%, which was lower than both January and February. 03:57 – The labor market has a cautiously optimistic outlook based on this week's Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) report, weekly unemployment claims, and better-than-expected growth in new nonfarm payrolls, which gave the markets a bump this morning. 09:13 – Expectations of an early rate cut in June from the Federal Reserve are falling as a result of the positive jobs report. Bond investors feel that future employment reports will be less optimistic, and are thus buying on the dip. 11:36 – Changing tax policy will likely be making news soon, especially on the question of tax-exempt status for universities, though existing bonds are unlikely to be affected. 14:09 – Equity markets hit a 20-day high following a handful of better-than-expected earnings reports this week, mostly from the technology sector.  15:34 – Volatility continues to decline from recent highs, and credit markets appear healthy as evidenced by tightening BBB versus BB credit spreads. Additional ResourcesKey Questions: What Is the Mar-a-Lago Accord and Why Should Investors Care? | Key Private BankKey Questions: Do Cracks in the Credit Markets Mean US Corporates' Financial Health Has Cracked? | Key Private BankKey Questions | Key Private BankSubscribe to our Key Wealth Insights newsletterWeekly Investment BriefFollow us on LinkedIn

Who stands to be the biggest loser if free trade starts to unwind? Who stands to gain? Chief Market Strategist Troy A. Gayeski, CFA dives into his latest strategy note on how investors can respond to tariff-induced volatility.  Troy joins Content Strategist Harrison Beck to outline his framework for understanding the current, trade war-inflected environment. He examines what a “Galactic Mean Reversion” means for equities, how U.S. consumer and bank strength is challenging recession narratives and how investors can prepare for what may come next.  “The thing to remember is that pockets of dislocation and uncertainty are often where you find your best investment opportunities.” –Troy A. GayeskiResources:The Galactic Mean Reversion Part II: Trade wars are not good for S&P 500 profit margins Domestic resilience in vogue amid selloffHave a question for our experts? Text us for a chance to have your questions answered on the next episode.To watch the video version, go to https://www.youtube.com/@FSInvestments For more research insights go to FSInvestments.com https://bit.ly/m/fsinvestments

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Americans should be patient in the face of a first quarter economic contraction, arguing that his tariffs would eventually lead to a boom in the U.S. economy. The economy declined by 0.3 percent in the first quarter, down from the 2.4 percent expansion in the previous quarter, the Bureau of Economic Analysis said in a statement. Trump wrote on Truth Social: "This will take a while, has NOTHING TO DO WITH TARIFFS, only that he left us with bad numbers, but when the boom begins, it will be like no other. BEPATIENT!!!"Ukraine and the United States could sign a minerals deal within the next 24 hours after the final details are worked out, Ukraine's prime minister said on Wednesday. The reworked agreement has become a "real partnership deal," which could consider future U.S. aid as part of contributions to the fund, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said in televised remarks.

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The U.S. economy grew at a 2.4% annual rate in the fourth quarter of 2024, the Bureau of Economic Analysis reported today. That number tells us where the economy was headed coming into this year. But with uncertainty surrounding tariffs, that story has taken a turn. Plus, how sinking credit scores caused by student loan delinquencies could hurt the overall economy, and the dramatic rise in modern-day train heists.

The U.S. economy grew at a 2.4% annual rate in the fourth quarter of 2024, the Bureau of Economic Analysis reported today. That number tells us where the economy was headed coming into this year. But with uncertainty surrounding tariffs, that story has taken a turn. Plus, how sinking credit scores caused by student loan delinquencies could hurt the overall economy, and the dramatic rise in modern-day train heists.

Is the real estate market headed for a knockout? Logan Mohtashami, the renowned housing market analyst, returns to deliver his insights. In this episode, we unpack the impact of tariffs, the volatility of the market, and the crucial labor data that predicts a recession.    Logan also shares his optimistic outlook for 2025 and the factors influencing mortgage rates and housing demand.   Get ready for a data-driven deep dive into the forces shaping the future of residential real estate.   Connect with Logan on - LinkedIn - YouTube. And check out his page on HousingWire.   Follow this link for the article and tracker mentioned in the show: https://www.housingwire.com/articles/lower-mortgage-rates-spark-housing-demand-heading-into-spring/   Follow Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered Podcast on Instagram - YouTube - Facebook - TikTok. Visit us online at realestateinsidersunfiltered.com.   Link to Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/RealEstateInsidersUnfiltered Link to Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/realestateinsiderspod/ Link to YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@RealEstateInsidersUnfiltered Link to TikTok Page: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestateinsiderspod This podcast is produced by Two Brothers Creative.

This week on Economic Update, Professor Wolff delivers updates on the firing of government workers by Trump/Musk with an economic analysis showing it to be an attack on the U.S. working class followed by a discussion of Trump's foreign policy of turning against Europe as merely an adjustment to an "American Capitalism First" project that is as old as the U.S. The second half of the show, features an interview with U.S. federal employee Colin Smalley, a sixteen-year member of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and an IFPTE union member who discusses how and why workers are fighting back.   The d@w Team Economic Update with Richard D. Wolff is a DemocracyatWork.info Inc. production. We make it a point to provide the show free of ads and rely on viewer support to continue doing so. You can support our work by joining our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/democracyatwork Or you can go to our website: https://www.democracyatwork.info/donate   Every donation counts and helps us provide a larger audience with the information they need to better understand the events around the world they can't get anywhere else. We want to thank our devoted community of supporters who help make this show and others we produce possible each week.1:01 We kindly ask you to also support the work we do by encouraging others to subscribe to our YouTube channel and website: www.democracyatwork.info

SUMMARYIn this special Valentine's Day episode of "Right About Now," host Ryan Alford and co-host Chris Hansen explore the economic implications of the holiday. They discuss consumer spending trends, noting that Americans are expected to spend billions on gifts, dining, and experiences. The conversation also touches on broader business news, including tariffs and inflation. Additionally, they delve into the impact of the Super Bowl on advertising revenue and share personal anecdotes about sports card collecting. The episode combines humor, insightful analysis, and practical advice, making it a compelling listen for those interested in the intersection of business and culture.TAKEAWAYSEconomic implications of Valentine's Day in 2025Consumer spending trends related to Valentine's DayStatistics on average household spending for the holidayPopular gifts and dining habits associated with Valentine's DayImpact of Valentine's Day on local businesses and retailUnique and unconventional celebration ideas for Valentine's DayBroader business news, including tariffs and U.S.-China trade relationsDiscussion on inflation and interest rates in the current economic climateSuper Bowl viewership and its advertising revenue impactThe intersection of consumer spending, economic trends, and cultural events If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more, join Ryan's newsletter https://ryanalford.com/newsletter/ to get Ferrari level advice daily for FREE. Learn how to build a 7 figure business from your personal brand by signing up for a FREE introduction to personal branding https://ryanalford.com/personalbranding. Learn more by visiting our website at www.ryanisright.comSubscribe to our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/@RightAboutNowwithRyanAlford.

According to the PCE price index — a measure of inflation out Friday morning from the Bureau of Economic Analysis — prices in December rose three-tenths of 1%. That is the highest monthly change since April of last year. Some of that is due to the fact that energy prices have crept up. But if you take energy out of the equation, and food too, annual inflation has been sitting around 2.7 or 2.8% since July. Christopher Low, chief economist at FHN Financial, joins us to discuss. Plus, a look at consumer spending on durable goods and how OPEC+ will respond to Trump’s call for increased oil production.