Victoria Guida

Victoria Guida, an economics correspondent for Politico, breaks down the rising inflation that's caught policymakers off-guard, affecting costs from groceries to housing. She explains the implications of these economic changes amidst Donald Trump’s unfulfilled promises. The discussion highlights the tug-of-war between public perception and economic reality. They also touch on how domestic policies might influence international relations, with a focus on Trump's conversations with world leaders regarding the ongoing Ukraine situation.

In this enlightening discussion, Victoria Guida, POLITICO’s economics correspondent and Capital Letter columnist, breaks down the chaos caused by President Trump’s latest tariffs, which have sent markets diving to their worst losses since the pandemic. She explores the hesitance among businesses to invest amid this volatility and the internal conflicts among Republican lawmakers regarding agricultural tariffs. The conversation also touches on shifting global economic dynamics and the looming fears of recession, underlining the intricate link between policy uncertainty and economic health.

Victoria Guida, an Economics correspondent at Politico, and Brendan Pedersen, a Financial services reporter at Punchbowl News, dive into the shifting landscape of banking regulation under the Trump administration. They discuss the fate of the CFPB and what it means for consumer protection. The conversation touches on the recent meeting of major bank CEOs with the Senate Banking Committee and the implications of potential changes in oversight roles among regulatory bodies. Plus, they delve into intriguing questions about federal payment security and the evolving role of data in the financial sector.