Alan S. Blinder

Wendy Edelberg, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and former Fed economist, and Alan Blinder, former vice chair of the Federal Reserve Board, discuss a significant investigation into the Fed and Chair Powell. They explore the implications of perceived political threats to Fed independence and how this might affect market reactions. Edelberg emphasizes the potential risks to market credibility, while Blinder highlights the serious implications of a politicized Fed. The duo offers insights into monetary policy and the future of economic stability.

Mike Santoli, a senior markets commentator, analyzes the strong gains of 2025 and the risks of market concentration heading into a potentially late-phase bull market. Alan Blinder, former Fed Vice Chair, shares his insights on Fed policy, predicting the impacts of AI on employment and the economy in the coming years. They explore exciting developments with Apple’s AI features and the implications of hyperscaler spending on key tech firms like Nvidia and Taiwan Semiconductor, highlighting significant moves in the stock market as 2025 wraps up.

Alan Blinder, a renowned economics professor and former Vice Chair of the Federal Reserve, shares his insights on various pressing topics. He explores the potential of AI to drive unexpected GDP growth while warning of a bubble in equity markets reminiscent of the Wile E. Coyote metaphor, highlighting the unpredictability of market crashes. Blinder also discusses the implications of AI on job displacement, education reforms, and the risks to Federal Reserve independence amid political pressures. His thoughts on immigration policy further underline critical labor shortages.