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Mar 14, 2025 • 31min

Will Economics Win?

The Inside Economics crew is joined by Matt Colyar to discuss February’s CPI report and a rapidly changing U.S. economic environment. Primarily, the conversation focuses on tariffs and the on-again, off-again chaos coming out of D.C. The group also discusses investors and U.S. trade partners’ increasingly evident fatigue and whether orthodox macroeconomic principals will eventually re-emerge as a guidepost for policymaking. Guest: Matt Colyar – Assistant Director, Moody's AnalyticsHosts: Mark Zandi – Chief Economist, Moody’s Analytics, Cris deRitis – Deputy Chief Economist, Moody’s Analytics, and Marisa DiNatale – Senior Director - Head of Global Forecasting, Moody’s AnalyticsFollow Mark Zandi on 'X', BlueSky or LinkedIn @MarkZandi, Cris deRitis on LinkedIn, and Marisa DiNatale on LinkedIn Questions or Comments, please email us at helpeconomy@moodys.com. We would love to hear from you.  To stay informed and follow the insights of Moody's Analytics economists, visit Economic View.
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Mar 7, 2025 • 1h 2min

Sharing the Angst

Dante DeAntonio, Senior Director of Economic Research at Moody's Analytics, shares his insights on the February jobs report and the fragility of the labor market. The discussion uncovers how federal workforce cuts and inconsistent tariffs could impact the economy. They delve into rising unemployment rates and the effects of demographic shifts on labor participation. Dante also highlights his success in the stats game while the hosts reassess their recession probabilities, illuminating current economic uncertainties with engaging banter.
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Feb 28, 2025 • 1h 19min

Immigration Innovation with Adam Ozimek

Adam Ozimek, Chief Economist at the Economic Innovation Group, joins the podcast to discuss his latest proposal to reform and replace the high-skilled immigration program in the U.S. (better known as H-1B). In addition to immigration policy, the group discusses remote work, the softening of recent economic data, and the prospects for the year ahead. Finally, the group goes around the horn with its recession probability for the next 12 months.Guest: Adam Ozimek – Chief Economist of the Economic Innovation GroupAdam Ozimek's research on high skilled immigration: https://eig.org/exceptional-by-design%20/Hosts: Mark Zandi – Chief Economist, Moody’s Analytics, Cris deRitis – Deputy Chief Economist, Moody’s Analytics, and Marisa DiNatale – Senior Director - Head of Global Forecasting, Moody’s AnalyticsFollow Mark Zandi on 'X', BlueSky or LinkedIn @MarkZandi, Cris deRitis on LinkedIn, and Marisa DiNatale on LinkedIn  Questions or Comments, please email us at helpeconomy@moodys.com. We would love to hear from you.  To stay informed and follow the insights of Moody's Analytics economists, visit Economic View.
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Feb 27, 2025 • 1h 5min

The Trump Whisperer

Inside Economics was fortunate to have Trump whisperer John Carney of Breitbart News join the podcast to provide his insight on the Trump administration’s efforts to rework government and reshape economic policy. Urban Institute scholar Jim Parrott helped guide the conversation. Listeners will get a wildly different perspective from that provided by Robert Reich of UC Berkeley on the podcast last week. Hopefully, these back-to-back podcasts on Trump’s policies help put things into clearer relief. Guests: John Carney, Finance and Economics Editor at Breitbart & Jim Parrott, Nonresident Fellow at the Urban Institute If you would like to read more, check out the resources below:John Carney's Time to Put Tax Cuts on the Front BurnerMark Zandi's U.S. Outlook: Wealth EffectHosts: Mark Zandi – Chief Economist, Moody’s Analytics, Cris deRitis – Deputy Chief Economist, Moody’s AnalyticsMarisa DiNatale – Senior Director - Head of Global Forecasting, Moody’s AnalyticsFollow Mark Zandi on 'X', BlueSky or LinkedIn @MarkZandi, Cris deRitis on LinkedIn, and Marisa DiNatale on LinkedIn Questions or Comments, please email us at helpeconomy@moodys.com. We would love to hear from you.  To stay informed and follow the insights of Moody's Analytics economists, visit Economic View.
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Feb 21, 2025 • 57min

Robert Reich on President Trump

Robert Reich, UC Berkley professor and former Labor Secretary under President Clinton, joins the Inside Economics podcast to take a retrospective look at economic policies extending back to Clinton that ultimately contributed to President Trump’s election, and a prospective look at where the president is taking policy and what it means for democracy and the economy. His advice: batten down the hatches and buckle upGuest: Robert Reich, Professor at UC Berkley and former U.S. Secretary of LaborTo keep up to date with Robert Reich: https://robertreich.substack.com/To learn more about Robert Reich's nonprofit: https://www.inequalitymedia.org/ and https://www.imcivicaction.org/Hosts: Mark Zandi – Chief Economist, Moody’s Analytics, Cris deRitis – Deputy Chief Economist, Moody’s Analytics, and Marisa DiNatale – Senior Director - Head of Global Forecasting, Moody’s AnalyticsFollow Mark Zandi on 'X' and BlueSky @MarkZandi, Cris deRitis on LinkedIn, and Marisa DiNatale on LinkedIn Questions or Comments, please email us at helpeconomy@moodys.com. We would love to hear from you.  To stay informed and follow the insights of Moody's Analytics economists, visit Economic View.
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Feb 14, 2025 • 57min

Inflation Blues

In this insightful discussion, Matt Colyar, Assistant Director at Moody's Analytics, dives into the recent surge in inflation data. He highlights the unexpected rise in the January Consumer Price Index and its implications. The conversation explores the surprising increase in used vehicle prices and factors like consumer behavior and tariffs. Food and healthcare inflation trends, including rising egg prices, are examined. The group also unpacks the complexities of different inflation metrics and their effects on economic forecasts, ensuring a lively exchange of ideas.
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Feb 7, 2025 • 1h 16min

Eagles and Jobs and Tariffs, Oh My!

Dante joins the podcast to break down the January employment report and provide his odds for an Eagles Super Bowl victory. The job market is starting 2025 in a great place, and the team discusses the implications of significant revisions to labor market data. Finally, the conversation turns to tariff policy as everyone weighs in on which tariffs, if any, are likely to stick around and the resulting impact on the economic outlook.Guest: Dante DeAntonio, Senior Director of Economic Research, Moody's AnalyticsHosts: Mark Zandi – Chief Economist, Moody’s Analytics, Cris deRitis – Deputy Chief Economist, Moody’s Analytics, and Marisa DiNatale – Senior Director - Head of Global Forecasting, Moody’s AnalyticsFollow Mark Zandi on 'X' and BlueSky @MarkZandi, Cris deRitis on LinkedIn, and Marisa DiNatale on LinkedIn Questions or Comments, please email us at helpeconomy@moodys.com. We would love to hear from you.  To stay informed and follow the insights of Moody's Analytics economists, visit Economic View.
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Jan 31, 2025 • 60min

The Fed Hits Pause

Discover the latest findings on the equilibrium long-term interest rate and how it relates to the Fed's recent pause in adjusting rates. The discussion navigates through recent economic data, revealing insights on GDP growth, consumer spending, and inflation trends. Delve into the implications of the Fed's balance sheet normalization and the dynamics of Quantitative Tightening. Uncertainties around tariffs and immigration policies also shape the exploration of future monetary policy directions, making for an enlightening conversation.
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Jan 24, 2025 • 1h 9min

The "Best" Bicentennial Episode

Wayne Best, Chief Economist at Visa, joins to discuss the current landscape of the American consumer. He dives into Visa’s Spending Momentum Index, illustrating how inflation impacts spending across different income levels. The discussion also addresses trends in delinquency rates and the wealth effect on affluent consumers. Best shares insights on the challenges faced by lower-income households and the implications of Trump's economic policies, blending serious analysis with celebratory humor as the hosts mark their 200th milestone.
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Jan 17, 2025 • 1h 8min

It’s the Final Countdown

Cosimo Pacciani, Head of Research for Poste Italiane, and Gaurav Ganguly, Chief EMEA economist at Moody's Analytics, dive into the economic implications of recent U.S. political events on Europe. They discuss inflation trends and the ripple effects on European politics, spotlighting how rising prices are impacting voter behavior. The conversation also touches on the Eurozone's trade surplus with the U.S. and the cultural shifts affecting market dynamics. The episode concludes with insights on revitalizing European competitiveness amid geopolitical challenges.

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