Everyday Economics
Economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug join forces to unravel the complexities of global markets, inflation, and everything else you need to know to navigate the economic world around you.
Latest episodes
Jul 19, 2024 • 10min
Trump Assassination Attempt, RNC, & More: Has It Impacted the Economy?
Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss how the news events of the week have impacted the economy on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations.
Jul 16, 2024 • 7min
Interest on U.S. Debt: Projected to Reach $892 Billion in 2024
Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the 'cost' of the US debt on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations.
Jul 15, 2024 • 8min
Latest Economic Data Could Send Yields Even Lower This Week
Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss what might be the impacts of the release of upcoming economic data on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations.
Jul 12, 2024 • 8min
As Inflation Declines, Some Goods Are Seeing Prices Fall
Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the latest on inflation from the impacts of declining inflation and high interest rates on the labor market to the goods that have begun to see price declines on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations.Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx
Jul 9, 2024 • 7min
Are Homes Now Selling for Less Than List Price?
Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the claim that the typical home is 'selling for less than list price' on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations.
Jul 5, 2024 • 6min
What Is the International Monetary Fund (IMF)?
Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations.
Jul 3, 2024 • 9min
May PCE Data: Disinflation 'Very Much Going Again'
Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the May PCE data on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations.
Jul 2, 2024 • 9min
Did Higher-For-Longer Interest Rates, Heat Wave Cool Hiring?
Despite solid wage growth in May, consumers showed some restraint, and inflation continued to moderate. The Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index (PCEPI) remained flat month-over-month, down from 0.3% in April. Core PCEPI eased to 0.1% from 0.3% the previous month. Year-over-year, core PCE stands at 2.6%, down from a persistent 2.8% over the past three months. In March, the FOMC dot plot projected core inflation, as measured by PCE, to reach just 2.6% for 2024 alongside a 4% unemployment rate. The unemployment rate has already hit 4%, aligning with the forecast, while core PCE is at 2.6% year-over-year.
Jun 28, 2024 • 8min
Has the Stock Market Been ‘Too Hot’?
Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the overall performance of the stock market on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations.
Jun 26, 2024 • 9min
Trending Economic Data Around Home Ownership
Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the trending data around home ownership on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations.
