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People are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence for therapy — raising concerns among mental health professionals. Illinois legislators have responded by banning therapists from using AI, other than for administrative tasks. Today, we'll explore the benefits and pitfalls of generative AI tech that's used for mental health support. But first, we'll read some market tea leaves with Julia Coronado of MacroPolicy Perspectives.

People are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence for therapy — raising concerns among mental health professionals. Illinois legislators have responded by banning therapists from using AI, other than for administrative tasks. Today, we'll explore the benefits and pitfalls of generative AI tech that's used for mental health support. But first, we'll read some market tea leaves with Julia Coronado of MacroPolicy Perspectives.

President Trump fired the top Bureau of Labor Statistics official on Friday, after the agency issued a weak jobs report. The report also revised earlier estimates of job creation in May and June down by 258,000. The president claimed the numbers were being manipulated. Julia Coronado, founder and president of Macropolicy Perspectives and a professor at UT Austin, joins us to discuss. Also on the show: how Trump's tariffs could sink Lesotho's textile industry.

President Trump fired the top Bureau of Labor Statistics official on Friday, after the agency issued a weak jobs report. The report also revised earlier estimates of job creation in May and June down by 258,000. The president claimed the numbers were being manipulated. Julia Coronado, founder and president of Macropolicy Perspectives and a professor at UT Austin, joins us to discuss. Also on the show: how Trump's tariffs could sink Lesotho's textile industry.

The U.S. labor market beat expectations last month, adding 177,000 jobs as the unemployment rate held steady at 4.2 percent. But the April jobs number was lower than the March tally and some economists are concerned that cracks in the economy are beginning to show as the effects of President Trump’s tariffs become clearer. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Julia Coronado of MacroPolicy Perspectives. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The S&P 500 index briefly went into correction territory last week. Investors are concerned about the Trump administration's economic policies, but Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent argues that corrections are “healthy.” But is this a healthy correction-to-be? We’ll hear more from Julia Coronado, president and founder of MacroPolicy Perspectives. Also on the program: why investors are turning to gold and how Nissan’s self-driving technology is navigating Britain’s twisty, medieval roads.

The S&P 500 index briefly went into correction territory last week. Investors are concerned about the Trump administration's economic policies, but Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent argues that corrections are “healthy.” But is this a healthy correction-to-be? We’ll hear more from Julia Coronado, president and founder of MacroPolicy Perspectives. Also on the program: why investors are turning to gold and how Nissan’s self-driving technology is navigating Britain’s twisty, medieval roads.

Markets are moving — especially the U.S. dollar, which is down 1% to the euro this morning — with financial players focused on a published report suggesting that the Donald Trump administration will apply tariffs to every country, but not everything. On the program, we’ll discuss with economist Julia Coronado, founder of MacroPolicy Perspectives. Plus, President Joe Biden has signed a measure to increase Social Security benefits for nearly 3 million people.

Markets are moving — especially the U.S. dollar, which is down 1% to the euro this morning — with financial players focused on a published report suggesting that the Donald Trump administration will apply tariffs to every country, but not everything. On the program, we’ll discuss with economist Julia Coronado, founder of MacroPolicy Perspectives. Plus, President Joe Biden has signed a measure to increase Social Security benefits for nearly 3 million people.

A fresh poll of academic economists finds more think interest rates will stay higher for longer, given the resilient job market and some of the policies promised by president-elect Donald Trump. Economist Julia Coronado’s team at Macropolicy Perspectives has also been asking experts similar questions. We’re joined by Coronado to discuss what she’s been hearing. We also hear about the challenges of decarbonizing Sweden’s economy.

A fresh poll of academic economists finds more think interest rates will stay higher for longer, given the resilient job market and some of the policies promised by president-elect Donald Trump. Economist Julia Coronado’s team at Macropolicy Perspectives has also been asking experts similar questions. We’re joined by Coronado to discuss what she’s been hearing. We also hear about the challenges of decarbonizing Sweden’s economy.

On today’s show, economist Julia Coronado, president of MacroPolicy Perspectives, explains which metrics she’s using to guide her thinking about the election: individual campaign contributions. Right now, it’s favoring Democrats. We’ll hear more. Plus, we’ll draw a line between the election and this morning’s bond market. And later: a tax jackpot for savers ages 60 to 63 and an estimate of the costs for damages caused by flooding in Spain.

On today’s show, economist Julia Coronado, president of MacroPolicy Perspectives, explains which metrics she’s using to guide her thinking about the election: individual campaign contributions. Right now, it’s favoring Democrats. We’ll hear more. Plus, we’ll draw a line between the election and this morning’s bond market. And later: a tax jackpot for savers ages 60 to 63 and an estimate of the costs for damages caused by flooding in Spain.

With election day just about a week away, the economy and its overall health are on the ballot in all but name. We check in with Julia Coronado, founder of MacroPolicy Perspectives, about how the labor market is looking amid shocks like hurricanes that have wracked the South. Plus, a glimpse at why childcare costs are so high across the country. And, the BBC’s Lisa Louis reports on a massive project that promises to link the Baltic countries of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia by rail.

With election day just about a week away, the economy and its overall health are on the ballot in all but name. We check in with Julia Coronado, founder of MacroPolicy Perspectives, about how the labor market is looking amid shocks like hurricanes that have wracked the South. Plus, a glimpse at why childcare costs are so high across the country. And, the BBC’s Lisa Louis reports on a massive project that promises to link the Baltic countries of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia by rail.

Julia Coronado, founder at MacroPolicy Perspectives, and Constance Hunter, Senior Advisor at MacroPolicy Perspectives talk inflation, the Fed's desire to lower interest rates, and outlook for the year with Bloomberg's Tom Keene and Paul SweeneySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch Tom and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF.Bloomberg Surveillance hosted by Tom Keene and Paul Sweeney April 25th, 2024Featuring: Jim Caron, Co-CIO of the Portfolio Solutions Group at Morgan Stanley Investment Management, on duration and hedging an equity selloff as well as the GDP release Constance Hunter, Senior Advisor at MacroPolicy Perspectives, on US GDP, tomorrow's PCE data, and sustainable economic growth in the US John Stolzfus, Managing Director and Chief Investment Strategist at Oppenheimer, on market reactions and path for interest rate cuts by the Fed Bloomberg's Lisa Mateo with her Newspaper Headlines Get the Bloomberg Surveillance newsletter, delivered every weekday. Sign up now: https://www.bloomberg.com/account/newsletters/surveillance See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Julia Coronado is the president and founder of MacroPolicy Perspectives, a Wall Street research firm. Julia was also recently the president of the National Association of Business Economists, and she has served as an economist on Wall Street and at the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. Julia is also a returning guest to Macro Musings, and she rejoins the podcast to talk about the prospects of a productivity surge, the Fed's journey to a soft landing, the state of the commercial real estate market, and more.   Transcript for this week's episode.   Julia's Twitter: @jc_econ Julia's MacroPolicy Perspectives profile   David Beckworth's Twitter: @DavidBeckworth Follow us on Twitter: @Macro_Musings   Join the Macro Musings mailing list! Check out our Macro Musings merch!

Watch Tom and Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF.Bloomberg Surveillance hosted by Tom Keene and Paul SweeneyTuesday March 5th, 2024Featuring: David Rosenberg, founder and president at Rosenberg Research & Associates, on markets Constance Hunter, Senior Advisor at MacroPolicy Perspectives, on markets Meghan Robson, Head of US Credit Strategy at BNP Paribas Bloomberg's Lisa Mateo with her Newspaper Headlines Get the Bloomberg Surveillance newsletter, delivered every weekday. Sign up now: https://www.bloomberg.com/account/newsletters/surveillance See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 What are business owners' biggest worries and how are they feeling about the economy? This week, the National Association for Business Economics, or NABE, is expected to release its first survey of the year. We spoke with Constance Hunter – a senior adviser at MacroPolicy Perspectives and a past president of NABE – about how investors should be thinking about this data and what it could mean for the economy and financial markets in 2024. And, in our roundtable with WSJ reporters Sharon Terlep and George Downs we discuss Boeing's recent issues with its 737 Max jet and its upcoming earnings call.  Further Reading Consumers Start 2024 on Strong Footing After a Jolly Holiday  Boeing's Pile of Problems Gets Bigger as a Crucial Buyer Hesitates  Can Boeing Repair the $12 Billion Hole in Its Reputation?  Inflation Is Down, but It Wasn't 'Transitory'  For more coverage of the markets and your investments, head to WSJ.com. 

This week, the Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged in the 5.25% to 5.5% range but signaled 75 basis points in rate cuts coming in 2024. While co-host Liz Ann Sonders is out sick this week, Kathy gives her perspective and then brings in a guest to provide context and background on this unique economic cycle.Kathy Jones interviews economist Dr. Julia Coronado, president and founder of Macropolicy Perspectives. Dr. Coronado is a clinical associate professor of finance at the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas. She has more than a decade of experience as a financial market economist including serving as chief economist for Graham Capital Management and BNP Paribas, and as a senior economist at Barclays Capital. After receiving her Ph.D. in economics from the University of Texas at Austin, Julia worked for the Federal Reserve Board of Governors in Washington D.C. for eight years where she regularly briefed the board and contributed to the FOMC forecasts. Dr. Coronado and Kathy discuss what makes this cycle unique, the deficit, the levers at the Fed's disposal, and the potential for rate cuts in 2024, among other topics. On Investing is an original podcast from Charles Schwab. For more on the show, visit Schwab.com/OnInvesting.If you enjoy the show, please leave a rating or review on Apple Podcasts. Important DisclosuresThe information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned here may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decision. All expressions of opinion are subject to change without notice in reaction to shifting market conditions. Data contained herein from third-party providers is obtained from what are considered reliable sources. However, its accuracy, completeness, or reliability cannot be guaranteed. Examples provided are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to be reflective of results you can expect to achieve.All corporate names and market data shown above are for illustrative purposes only and are not a recommendation, offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security. Supporting documentation for any claims or statistical information is available upon request. The comments, views, and opinions expressed in the presentation are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of Charles Schwab.Investing involves risk, including loss of principal.Fixed income securities are subject to increased loss of principal during periods of rising interest rates. Fixed income investments are subject to various other risks including changes in credit quality, market valuations, liquidity, prepayments, early redemption, corporate events, tax ramifications, and other factors.Lower rated securities are subject to greater credit risk, default risk, and liquidity risk.Diversification strategies do not ensure a profit and do not protect against losses in declining markets.Commodity-related products, including futures, carry a high level of risk and are not suitable for all investors. Commodity-related products may be extremely volatile, illiquid and can be significantly affected by underlying commodity prices, world events, import controls, worldwide competition, government regulations, and economic conditions, regardless of the length of time shares are held. Investments in commodity-related products may subject the fund to significantly greater volatility than investments in traditional securities and involve substantial risks, including risk of loss of a significant portion of their principal value. Commodity-related products are also subject to unique tax implications such as additional tax forms and potentially higher tax rates on certain ETFs.The information and content provided herein is general in nature and is for informational purposes only. It is not intended, and should not be construed, as a specific recommendation, individualized tax, legal, or investment advice. Tax laws are subject to change, either prospectively or retroactively. Where specific advice is necessary or appropriate, individuals should contact their own professional tax and investment advisors or other professionals (CPA, Financial Planner, Investment Manager) to help answer questions about specific situations or needs prior to taking any action based upon this information.Past performance is no guarantee of future results and the opinions presented cannot be viewed as an indicator of future performance.The policy analysis provided by the Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., does not constitute and should not be interpreted as an endorsement of any political party.(1223-3L17)

The Federal Reserve opted to leave interest rates unchanged, but Fed Chairman Jerome Powell suggested there may be as many as three rate cuts next year. Powell said rate hikes appear to be over for now and the economy is well positioned for a so-called "soft landing." Stephanie Sy discussed more with economist Julia Coronado of MacroPolicy Perspectives. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

While a recession isn’t completely out of the question, the odds are certainly shrinking. We’ll do the economic forecast with Julia Coronado, president and founder of MacroPolicy Perspectives. Plus, a visit to London where remote work is changing the landscape of a district that used to be bustling with bankers.

While a recession isn’t completely out of the question, the odds are certainly shrinking. We’ll do the economic forecast with Julia Coronado, president and founder of MacroPolicy Perspectives. Plus, a visit to London where remote work is changing the landscape of a district that used to be bustling with bankers.

Julia Coronado, president and founder of MacroPolicy Perspectives, says relief and uncertainty were in the air at last week’s Jackson Hole Economic Symposium. While signs point to positive progress when it comes to inflation and resilience, economists are still cautious. Plus, an oversupply of salmon in Alaskan fisheries has been bad for business.

Julia Coronado, president and founder of MacroPolicy Perspectives, says relief and uncertainty were in the air at last week’s Jackson Hole Economic Symposium. While signs point to positive progress when it comes to inflation and resilience, economists are still cautious. Plus, an oversupply of salmon in Alaskan fisheries has been bad for business.

There are two big events that economists will be tracking closely this week: the release of Consumer Price Index inflation data and the Fed’s rate decision shortly thereafter. We delve into the details with Julia Coronado, founder and president of MacroPolicy Perspectives. Plus, moderators across the social media platform Reddit will shut down select forums to protest the company’s move to charge developers using the website’s code. And finally, we talk with The Uncertain Hour host Krissy Clark about the new welfare work requirements passed in the debt ceiling deal.

There are two big events that economists will be tracking closely this week: the release of Consumer Price Index inflation data and the Fed’s rate decision shortly thereafter. We delve into the details with Julia Coronado, founder and president of MacroPolicy Perspectives. Plus, moderators across the social media platform Reddit will shut down select forums to protest the company’s move to charge developers using the website’s code. And finally, we talk with The Uncertain Hour host Krissy Clark about the new welfare work requirements passed in the debt ceiling deal.

China’s nascent civilian plane-making industry notched a recent win when the Comac C919, the country’s first domestically-produced passenger jet, carried a cabin full of passengers for the first time. We look at what that could mean for the established aviation duopoly of Boeing and Airbus. Plus, this week should be no short of economic news, according to Julia Coronado, president of MacroPolicy Perspectives. And, a look at how initiatives to address homelessness are being slowed by a lack of government funding.

China’s nascent civilian plane-making industry notched a recent win when the Comac C919, the country’s first domestically-produced passenger jet, carried a cabin full of passengers for the first time. We look at what that could mean for the established aviation duopoly of Boeing and Airbus. Plus, this week should be no short of economic news, according to Julia Coronado, president of MacroPolicy Perspectives. And, a look at how initiatives to address homelessness are being slowed by a lack of government funding.

The failure and subsequent sale of First Republic Bank is the latest episode in the continuing fallout from the Silicon Valley Bank collapse in March. Yet there may be cause for cautious optimism this could be one of the final dominos to fall in the banking crisis. Julia Coronado, president of MacroPolicy Perspectives, tells us more about what could lay ahead. Plus, a deeper look into what exactly happened when financial regulators sprung into action overnight Monday. And, how Homeboy Industries, an LA-based nonprofit that rehabilitates formerly incarcerated and gang-affiliated people, is taking on the challenge of recycling clothing.

The failure and subsequent sale of First Republic Bank is the latest episode in the continuing fallout from the Silicon Valley Bank collapse in March. Yet there may be cause for cautious optimism this could be one of the final dominos to fall in the banking crisis. Julia Coronado, president of MacroPolicy Perspectives, tells us more about what could lay ahead. Plus, a deeper look into what exactly happened when financial regulators sprung into action overnight Monday. And, how Homeboy Industries, an LA-based nonprofit that rehabilitates formerly incarcerated and gang-affiliated people, is taking on the challenge of recycling clothing.

The U.S. economy created 311,000 jobs in February, more than expected, as the unemployment rate rose to 3.6 percent. But that came as the labor force participation rate improved and more than 400,000 workers jumped back into the workforce, something noted by President Biden Friday after the report was released. Economist Julia Coronado of MacroPolicy Perspectives joins Geoff Bennett to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Eh, not so fast. Sure, we got a couple months’ worth of positive inflation data at the end of 2022, some moderation in certain prices. But the Federal Reserve’s New Year’s resolution boils down to “keep fighting rising prices in 2023,” and there’s still uncertainty about our economic future. Julia Coronado of MacroPolicy Perspectives joins us to take stock of where things stand at the start of the year. Plus, why the value of the U.S. dollar has declined in recent months despite a strong rest of 2022. And, food banks struggle with increased need and fewer donations.

Eh, not so fast. Sure, we got a couple months’ worth of positive inflation data at the end of 2022, some moderation in certain prices. But the Federal Reserve’s New Year’s resolution boils down to “keep fighting rising prices in 2023,” and there’s still uncertainty about our economic future. Julia Coronado of MacroPolicy Perspectives joins us to take stock of where things stand at the start of the year. Plus, why the value of the U.S. dollar has declined in recent months despite a strong rest of 2022. And, food banks struggle with increased need and fewer donations.

China correspondent Jennifer Pak discusses the country’s pending reopening. Julia Coronado of MacroPolicy Perspectives checks in regarding the markets for the holidays, especially when it comes to consumers. There’s an increased demand for medication as COVID and other viruses emerge.

China correspondent Jennifer Pak discusses the country’s pending reopening. Julia Coronado of MacroPolicy Perspectives checks in regarding the markets for the holidays, especially when it comes to consumers. There’s an increased demand for medication as COVID and other viruses emerge.

Despite economists’ speculation about a recession and some signs of caution from consumers, Julia Coronado of MacroPolicy Perspectives notes that the broad data still looks solid. Elsewhere, the market for single-family homes looks to be slowing. The BBC offers up a tale about the role of the transistor radio in regions of the world that aren’t covered by the blanket of internet and smartphones.

Despite economists’ speculation about a recession and some signs of caution from consumers, Julia Coronado of MacroPolicy Perspectives notes that the broad data still looks solid. Elsewhere, the market for single-family homes looks to be slowing. The BBC offers up a tale about the role of the transistor radio in regions of the world that aren’t covered by the blanket of internet and smartphones.

Julia Coronado of MacroPolicy Perspectives talks with us about how crude oil prices and other things could offer some positive clues about the direction of inflation. Elsewhere, the costs of heating oil could be bad news for people in the Northeast. Finally, as Haiti deals with turmoil, its migrants are facing economic struggles in the U.S.

Julia Coronado of MacroPolicy Perspectives talks with us about how crude oil prices and other things could offer some positive clues about the direction of inflation. Elsewhere, the costs of heating oil could be bad news for people in the Northeast. Finally, as Haiti deals with turmoil, its migrants are facing economic struggles in the U.S.

Solid wage and job growth showed up in the most recent jobs report, but some of that might be an illusion on the power of the labor market. For more insight, Julia Coronado of MacroPolicy Perspectives talks with us. Elsewhere, China appears to be easing up its zero-COVID restrictions. Then we learn more about the diffusion index, which could offer even more clues about the job market.

Solid wage and job growth showed up in the most recent jobs report, but some of that might be an illusion on the power of the labor market. For more insight, Julia Coronado of MacroPolicy Perspectives talks with us. Elsewhere, China appears to be easing up its zero-COVID restrictions. Then we learn more about the diffusion index, which could offer even more clues about the job market.

We check in on some of the results from Black Friday as Cyber Monday gets underway. Julia Coronado of MacroPolicy Perspectives gives us her take on what the shopping could tell us about inflation. Then, we take a look at regenerative agriculture and how restaurants could be pitching in on it.

We check in on some of the results from Black Friday as Cyber Monday gets underway. Julia Coronado of MacroPolicy Perspectives gives us her take on what the shopping could tell us about inflation. Then, we take a look at regenerative agriculture and how restaurants could be pitching in on it.

Now there’s news of a possible hack at the cryptocurrency exchange. Julia Coronado at MacroPolicy Perspectives discusses the yield on the 10-year Treasury and inflation. Then, we have the story of the unionization of the nation’s first Chipotle.

Now there’s news of a possible hack at the cryptocurrency exchange. Julia Coronado at MacroPolicy Perspectives discusses the yield on the 10-year Treasury and inflation. Then, we have the story of the unionization of the nation’s first Chipotle.

It’s Rishi Sunak, who will be the U.K.’s third leader in seven weeks. Julia Coronado of MacroPolicy Perspectives kicks off the week with a look into the markets. The BBC reports on the state of China’s GDP. Then, Erik Gordon of the University of Michigan discusses Pfizer’s plan to crank up the price of its COVID vaccine.

The oil-producing cartel known as OPEC+ will cut down output even further to combat sagging prices. We check in for more on the U.K. government’s tax cut reversal. We talk banking systems with Julia Coronado of MacroPolicy Perspectives. If you’re looking for a used car, be on the lookout for some vehicles that might have recent flooding history – in Florida.

The Fed will most likely raise interest rates during its two-day meeting, which begins tomorrow. Here to discuss that with us is Julia Coronado of MacroPolicy Perspectives. The BBC checks in with news from the Queen’s funeral in London. A hurricane has once again left much of Puerto Rico without power.