

Moody's Analytics Chief Economist Mark Zandi on the US Economy
35 snips Aug 29, 2025
Mark Zandi, Chief Economist at Moody's Analytics and co-founder of Economy.com, shares insights into the current state of the US economy. He reflects on his career journey, from academia to advising the Obama administration. Zandi dives into fiscal policies of the Biden administration and compares them with those of his predecessors. He discusses the impact of rising homeowners insurance on housing markets and warns of potential recession risks. Additionally, he emphasizes the importance of relationships and real-world economics in navigating today's challenges.
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Startup From Grad-School Days
- Mark Zandi founded Regional Financial Associates right after grad school with his brother and friend.
- They used emerging PC technology to replace mainframe workflows and sell regional economic analysis to banks.
Buying Economy.com Paid Off
- Zandi bought the domain economy.com in the late 1990s for roughly $250k and built a real, revenue-generating business.
- The site later forwarded to Moody's after Moody's acquired the firm.
Acquisition By Moody's Was Personal
- Moody's CEO Mark Almeida personally asked Zandi if he wanted to sell, leading to an acquisition.
- Zandi negotiated a price and sold the company to Moody's, which enabled global expansion.