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Why Does Inflation Feel Worse Than the Numbers Tell Us? — May 11, 2026

CFC — Mon, 11 May 2026 11:09:57 -0400

Join Antony Davies, director of economic research at CFC, as he explains why what we feel doesn't match what we measure.

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Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: All Items in U.S. City Average (CPIAUCSL) | FRED | St. Louis Fed
Average Price: Coffee, 100%, Ground Roast, All Sizes (Cost per Pound/453.6 Grams) in U.S. City Average (APU0000717311) | FRED | St. Louis Fed
Table 2. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U. S. city average, by detailed expenditure category - 2026 M03 Results
Average Retail Food and Energy Prices, U.S. and Midwest Region : Mid–Atlantic Information Office : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Average Retail Food and Energy Prices, U.S. City Average and South Region : Mid–Atlantic Information Office : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Average Retail Food and Energy Prices, U.S. City Average and Northeast Region : Mid–Atlantic Information Office : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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Why Does the US Spend So Much on Healthcare? — May 4, 2026

CFC — Mon, 04 May 2026 12:00:46 -0400

Join CFC expert John Suter, vice president of economic research, as he details the factors contributing to U.S. healthcare's high prices.

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Unexpected Shocks and the US Economy — April 27, 2026

CFC — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:05:52 -0400

Join CFC expert John Suter, vice president of economic research, as he looks at the effects of supply and demand shocks on U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) growth.

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Does Affordability Explain Falling Population Growth? — April 20, 2026

CFC — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:45:24 -0400

Join Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst at CFC, as she asks whether the cost of having and raising children can really explain why the U.S. fertility rate has fallen.

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Why Is Consumer Sentiment at a Record Low? — April 13, 2026

CFC — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:01:00 -0400

Join Antony Davies, director of economic research at CFC, as he explains why consumer sentiment hit an all-time low—since 1952—last month.

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Asking 'How Much' When We Should Be Asking 'Why?' — April 6, 2026

CFC — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:05:09 -0400

Join Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst at CFC, as she examines the origins of economics and questions whether today's economists are just custodians of data or architects of ideas.

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Why Didn't the Fed Change the Rates Last Week? — March 23, 2026

CFC — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:17:37 -0400

Join Antony Davies, director of economic research at CFC, as he explains how the Federal Open Market Committee is caught between a rock and a hard place.

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Personal Consumption Expenditures: Chain-type Price Index
https://fred.stlouisfed.org/graph/fredgraph.png?g=1TH03&height=490
Unemployment Rate
https://fred.stlouisfed.org/graph/fredgraph.png?g=1T5ys&height=490
Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers
https://fred.stlouisfed.org/graph/fredgraph.png?g=1TlC3&height=490

Drawing the Poverty Line — March 16, 2026

CFC — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:38:42 -0400

Join CFC expert John Suter, vice president of economic research, as he explores the $110,000 difference between the federal poverty line and the line drawn in a viral Substack article.

Sources:

Federal Register — Annual Update of the HHS Poverty Guidelines
Michael W. Green — Part 1: My Life Is a Lie
MIT — Living Wage Calculator
Economic Policy Institute — Family Budget Calculator

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The Economics of the Conflict in the Middle East — March 9, 2026

CFC — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:37:39 -0400

Join Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst at CFC, as she outlines the effects of the conflict on energy costs, gasoline prices, inflation, bonds and U.S. financial markets.

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Reaction, Revision or Random? — March 2, 2026

CFC — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:04:12 -0500

Join Antony Davies, director of economic research at CFC, as he puts a sudden movement in the 10-year Treasury yield and a major revision in jobs numbers into perspective.

Also, in this week's brief and dashboard: Economic Output Produced per GWh.

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Managing the Risks of Data Centers — February 23, 2026

CFC — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:35:23 -0500

Join CFC researchers Sam Kem and Chris Whittle as they look at the risks of building large-scale, long-duration infrastructure to fuel AI computing power with uncertain future demand.

Mentioned on the show:

The Data Center Surge: What 2026’s Fastest-Growing Sector Means for Utilities
Economic & Market Watch: ⁠A Buyer's Market for Credit
Economic & Market Watch: ⁠Don't Budget for AI Costs to Hold Steady

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The Great Wealth Transfer — February 16, 2026

CFC — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:02:50 -0500

Join Antony Davies, director of economic research at CFC, as he considers the effects the largest intergenerational transfer of wealth in history may have on the U.S. economy.

Economic & Market Watch Brief, February 2, 2026:
The Great Wealth Transfer

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Also, in this week's brief: How Tech Revolutions Impact Jobs.

Don't Budget for AI Costs to Hold Steady — February 9, 2026

CFC — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:13:02 -0500

Join Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst at CFC, as she asks whether AI adoption will still produce real growth when the price goes up.

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A Buyer's Market for Credit — February 2, 2026

CFC — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:29:04 -0500

Join Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst at CFC, for her take on what massive increases in AI-driven debt issuance are about to do to the bond market.

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2026 Industry and Economic Trends — January 26, 2026

CFC — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:49:01 -0500

This week, we're bringing you excerpts from our 2026 Industry and Economic Trends Report. Join CFC experts John Suter, vice president of economic research, and Jan Ahlen, vice president, utility research and policy, for their takes on the trends our research teams expect will shape 2026.

Visit the full Trends Report for more, including PDF transcripts of Jan and John's videos.

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In this week's brief: Is it the Economy?

Why Is 2026 Like a Boiled Potato? — January 12, 2026

CFC — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:14:43 -0500

Hint: It's not a riddle. Join Antony Davies, director of economic research at CFC, as he surveys forecasts for the economy in the year ahead.

Also, in this week's brief: Comparing 2026 Economic Forecasts.

2025: The Year in Review — December 15, 2025

CFC — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:19:57 -0500

Join CFC economic experts John Suter, Sam Kem and Antony Davies as they discuss what economic topics bothered them most in 2025, its biggest economic surprises, and the top three episodes of the year:

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What the AI Boom Means for Electric Co-ops — December 15, 2025

CFC — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:01:05 -0500

Join Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst at CFC, and Chris Whittle, energy industry analyst of CFC’s Utility Research & Policy team, as they discuss how investment in data centers is reshaping how cooperatives think about infrastructure, growth and reliability.

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Powering the AI Boom: What Data Center Growth Means for Electric Cooperatives

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Are You Struggling To Find a Home Within Your Budget? — December 8, 2025

CFC — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:02:53 -0500

Join Antony Davies, director of economic research at CFC, as he looks at how changes in American houses change the idea of success in the American housing market.

Do Federal Shutdowns Save Any Money? — December 1, 2025

CFC — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 11:34:47 -0500

Join Antony Davies, director of economic research at CFC, as he breaks down the costs of shutting down.

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A Tale of Two Industries — November 17, 2025

CFC — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 11:35:19 -0500

Join CFC expert John Suter, vice president of economic research, as he compares the slump in manufacturing and the boom in AI.

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The Race To Find Skilled Workers — November 10, 2025

CFC — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 12:13:23 -0500

Join Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst at CFC, as she discusses energy's workforce challenge with Alisha Pinto, senior energy industry analyst of CFC's Utility Research & Policy team.

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What's Inflation? — November 3, 2025

CFC — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 12:14:49 -0500

Join Antony Davies, director of economic research at CFC, as he explores the many measures of inflation.

Why Is the S&P 500 Having Such a Good Year? — October 27, 2025

CFC — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 11:05:45 -0400

Join CFC expert John Suter, vice president of economic research, for a look at the under-appreciated reason the S&P 500 is setting record highs in a slowing economy.

Mentioned in this episode:
https://cfcsolutions.transistor.fm/episodes/why-arent-higher-tariffs-raising-prices-october-20-2025

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Why Aren't Higher Tariffs Raising Prices? — October 20, 2025

CFC — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 11:45:34 -0400

Join CFC expert John Suter, vice president of economic research, as he covers the reasons higher import costs aren't showing up in inflation data yet.

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Washington Leaves Markets in the Dark — October 13, 2025

CFC — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 11:45:19 -0400

Join Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst at CFC, as she looks at the economic releases that really move the market—when we get them.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics will release the September consumer price index on October 24 despite the government shutdown. The Bureau makes this rare exception in order for “the Social Security Administration to meet statutory deadlines necessary to ensure the accurate and timely payment of benefits.” No other releases will be rescheduled or produced until the resumption of regular government services.

BLS to Publish September CPI Report on Oct. 24 Despite Shutdown

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Think of AI as Your Five-Year-Old — October 6, 2025

CFC — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 12:12:42 -0400

Join Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst at CFC, for an economist's take on what AI means for the workplace and workforce.

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Why Aren't Mortgage Rates Falling? — September 29, 2025

CFC — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 11:16:18 -0400

Join Antony Davies, director of economic research at CFC, as he looks at a scenario where the Fed's recent rate cut could even be bad for long-term loans.

What Is Deficit Day? — September 22, 2025

CFC — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 11:17:12 -0400

Join Antony Davies, director of economic research at CFC, as he looks at the relationship between the national debt and inflation.

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Stuck at the Airport with Economics — September 15, 2025

CFC — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 12:40:35 -0400

Join CFC expert John Suter, vice president of economic research, for what a recent misadventure taught him about time and patience as finite resources.

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A Tug-of-War at the Fed — September 8, 2025

CFC — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 11:58:27 -0400

Join Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst at CFC, for a crash course in the governance of the Federal Reserve.

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What Social Media Gets Wrong About the Rural Economy — September 2, 2025

CFC — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 11:12:29 -0400

Join Antony Davies, director of economic research at CFC, as he tackles a misleading map of U.S. GDP.

Upside-Down Cake and Air Freshener — August 25, 2025

CFC — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 12:09:18 -0400

Join CFC expert John Suter, vice president of economic research, as he looks at Americans' rising auto-loan debt and how to avoid it.

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Rural Opportunity Hidden in Shifting Demographics — August 18, 2025

CFC — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 12:35:12 -0400

Join Antony Davies, director of economic research at CFC, as he considers the fallout and opportunities from slowing birth rates and changing population trends.

Is a Six-Figure Salary Middle-Class? — August 11, 2025

CFC — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 11:00:32 -0400

Join CFC expert John Suter, vice president of economic research, as he explains that the answer depends a lot on what state you live in.

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Gen Z Reality Check: Jobs, Wages and What’s Ahead — August 4, 2025

CFC — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 11:22:18 -0400

CFC economics intern Everly Johnston joins host Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst, to share a firsthand Gen Z perspective on navigating today’s job market, inflation pressures and the evolving definition of financial success.

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Gen Z's Economic Scars — July 28, 2025

CFC — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 11:47:03 -0400

Join Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst at CFC, as she explores how different generations define "financial success."

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The Difference Between 2% and 3% Inflation — July 21, 2025

CFC — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 11:58:51 -0400

Join Antony Davies, director of economic research at CFC, as he breaks down the future value of your dollars at a rate of inflation above the Federal Reserve’s target.

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How Did Co-ops Do in the Economy of 2024? — July 14, 2025

CFC — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:02:35 -0400

Join CFC's Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst, and Carolina Park, senior manager of Financial Tools & Analysis, as they use the new KRTA results to discover how distribution cooperatives handled the economic challenges of 2024.

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Crossing the Borders: US–Canada Trade — June 30, 2025

CFC — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 12:19:01 -0400

Join Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst at CFC, as she looks at U.S.–Canada trade with Alisha Pinto, senior energy industry analyst of CFC's Utility Research & Policy team.

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Beyond Inflation: Understanding the True Costs of Utility Equipment

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The High Cost of a Low Credit Score — June 23, 2025

CFC — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 10:53:00 -0400

Join CFC expert John Suter, vice president of economic research, as he looks at worsening prospects for defaulting student loan borrowers and gauges the size of the problem nationwide.

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Is the Congressional Budget Office Too Optimistic? — June 16, 2025

CFC — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 13:02:06 -0400

Join Antony Davies, director of economic research at CFC, as he examines the CBO's record of rosier-than-reality forecasts.

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A Job That Would Save the Economy — June 9, 2025

CFC — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 11:58:52 -0400

Join Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst at CFC, as she reveals why she'd recommend engineering to students looking for a career.

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An Eight-Year Deadline for Social Security — June 2, 2025

CFC — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 11:45:53 -0400

Join Antony Davies, director of economic research at CFC, as he outlines the options to make the Social Security trust fund solvent.

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Tired of Talking Tariffs — May 27, 2025

CFC — Tue, 27 May 2025 11:41:39 -0400

Join CFC expert John Suter, vice president of economic research, as he looks at delayed effects of the fast-changing and uncertain trade environment.

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What If the Rest of the World Stopped Buying US Treasurys? — May 19, 2025

CFC — Mon, 19 May 2025 11:37:29 -0400

Three weeks ago, Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst at CFC, considered the question, "What If China Sold Off US Treasurys?" This week, she answers some follow-up questions from one of our listeners.

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Job Switchers and Job Stayers — May 12, 2025

CFC — Mon, 12 May 2025 10:50:57 -0400

Join CFC expert John Suter, vice president of economic research, as he examines signs of change in the labor market.

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Tariffs and Trade-Offs — May 5, 2025

CFC — Mon, 05 May 2025 11:57:07 -0400

Join Antony Davies, director of economic research at CFC, as he weighs how tariffs affect the wider economy.

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What If China Sold Off US Treasurys? — April 28, 2025

CFC — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 12:07:57 -0400

Join Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst at CFC, as she examines the likelihood—and effects—of large-scale, foreign sell-offs of U.S. debt.

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Stagflation and the Economic Engine — April 21, 2025

CFC — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 12:54:19 -0400

Join Antony Davies, director of economic research at CFC, as he looks under the hood of the U.S. economy.

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A Swarm of Red Arrows — April 7, 2025

CFC — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 11:49:58 -0400

Join CFC expert John Suter, vice president of economic research, as he looks at how consumer sentiment, forecast confidence and unclear tariff strategies are affecting the "economic vibe."

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The Copper Rush and the Price of Transformers — March 31, 2025

CFC — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 12:13:29 -0400

Join Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst at CFC, for a look at how rising copper futures may affect the cost of electrical infrastructure equipment.

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Is the Economic Future as Bleak as Consumers Think? — March 24, 2025

CFC — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 12:13:24 -0400

Join Antony Davies, director of economic research at CFC, as he prescribes a little aspirin for our economic headaches.

Sources:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2025/03/18/is-a-stock-market-crash-underway-one-chart-to-see-one-call-to-make/

Horseshoes, Hand Grenades and Recessions — March 17, 2025

CFC — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 12:57:30 -0400

Join CFC expert John Suter, vice president of economic research, as he reexamines the old Wall Street saying, "the stock market is not the economy."

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The Economics of Utility-Scale Solar — March 10, 2025

CFC — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:28:53 -0400

Join Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst at CFC, as she looks at the economic factors affecting utility-scale solar projects with Alisha Pinto, senior energy industry analyst of CFC's Utility Research & Policy team.

Download the issue brief, Understanding Utility-Scale Solar, here: https://www.nrucfc.coop/content/dam/solutions/documents/Utlity%20Solar%20Brief.pdf

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A Hard-Boiled Look at the Economy — February 24, 2025

CFC — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 13:54:13 -0500

Join CFC expert John Suter, vice president of economic research, as he dives into the factors driving the price of eggs.

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Did You Hear the One About the Gold Rush? — February 18, 2025

CFC — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 12:41:26 -0500

Join Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst at CFC, for inflation, an honest-to-goodness, no-joking, gold rush and other surprises.

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How AI Is Disrupting Gas Futures — February 10, 2025

CFC — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 12:25:02 -0500

Join Antony Davies, director of economic research at CFC, as he follows the effects of a single press release around the economic web.

Sources:
https://www.economist.com/business/2025/01/28/nvidia-is-in-danger-of-losing-its-monopoly-like-margins

https://www.statista.com/statistics/1536926/ai-models-energy-consumption-per-request/

https://www.demandsage.com/chatgpt-statistics/

https://www.statista.com/statistics/1536969/ai-electricity-consumption-worldwide/

https://www.bestbrokers.com/forex-brokers/ais-power-demand-calculating-chatgpts-electricity-consumption-for-handling-over-78-billion-user-queries-every-year/

Americans Should Be Feeling Great About the Economy, Right? — February 3, 2025

CFC — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 13:18:43 -0500

Join CFC expert John Suter, vice president of economic research, as he lists seven reasons why the answer is "Wrong!"

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2025 Industry and Economic Trends — January 27, 2025

CFC — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 13:20:46 -0500

Join CFC economic expert Sam Kem and industry and policy expert Jan Ahlen as they discuss this year's economic and industry environments and take a look at how trends in each affect the other.

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2025 on the One Hand, the Other Hand and the Other Hand — January 13, 2025

CFC — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 12:19:05 -0500

Join Antony Davies, director of economic and financial research at CFC, as he compares economic predictions for 2025.

Bonus: First Lessons in Economics

CFC — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 09:17:53 -0500

Join CFC economic experts John Suter, Sam Kem and Antony Davies for a holiday special, reminiscing about the first economic lesson they learned as kids.

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2024: The Year in Review — December 16, 2024

CFC — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:28:32 -0500

Join CFC economic experts John Suter, Sam Kem and Antony Davies as they discuss what economic topics bothered them most in 2024, the year's biggest economic trends and surprises, and what mattered most to our listeners this year.

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Why Can't the Middle Class Agree on Whether They're Struggling? — December 9, 2024

CFC — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 12:03:34 -0500

Join Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst at CFC, as she explores the complexities underlying the simple label "middle class."

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The Future for the S&P 500 — December 2, 2024

CFC — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 13:10:05 -0500

Join CFC expert John Suter, vice president of economic research, as he looks at the S&P 500 in the light of a recent Goldman Sachs report.

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Long-Term Borrowers Find No Joy — November 18, 2024

CFC — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 13:31:46 -0500

Join Antony Davies, director of economic and financial research at CFC, as he looks at why long- and short-term rates are reacting differently to Fed rate cuts.

Sources:
https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/DGS3MO

https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/DGS10

Bonus: Intelligence Briefs, Dashboards and the Archive

CFC — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 13:25:22 -0500

Join our producer, Kathy Ryan, and Antony Davies, director of economic research at CFC, for the new-and-improved features of Economic & Market Watch's weekly download and the new EMW Archive.

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Intelligence Brief: November 11, 2024 — Domestic Migration

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What to Expect After Last Week's Rate Cut — November 11, 2024

CFC — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 13:55:27 -0500

Join Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst at CFC, as she looks at the effects of the latest cuts on market expectations for 2025.

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Costs and Benefits of Virtual Power Plants — November 4, 2024

CFC — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 12:05:15 -0500

Join Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst at CFC, as she looks at the challenges and economics of Virtual Power Plants with director Brian Sloboda of CFC's Utility Research & Policy team. For more on VPPs and other distributed energy topics, see Brian's author page on Solutions.

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$35,769,532,147,503.35 — October 28, 2024

CFC — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 12:46:49 -0400

Join Antony Davies, director of economic and financial research at CFC, as he translates the federal debt into meaningful numbers.

Sources:
https://www.fiscal.treasury.gov/reports-statements/financial-report/where-we-are-now.html

https://www.statista.com/statistics/1382455/monthly-interest-rate-us-debt/

https://www.cato.org/blog/medicare-social-security-are-responsible-100-percent-us-unfunded-obligations

https://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/budget/historical-tables/

Automation: Modern Convenience or Job Killer? — October 21, 2024

CFC — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 12:56:57 -0400

Join CFC expert John Suter, vice president of economic research, as he examines the effect of automation on jobs in both white-collar and blue-collar industries.

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David and Goliath and Groceries — October 14, 2024

CFC — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 11:40:44 -0400

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Does a Rising Unemployment Rate Always Mean Recession? — October 7, 2024

CFC — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 11:23:08 -0400

Join Antony Davies, director of economic and financial research at CFC, as he explains why unemployment kept going up despite strong hiring in the first half of the year.

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Risks, Rewards of Data Centers in Rural Communities — September 30, 2024

CFC — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 12:18:22 -0400

Join Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst at CFC, as she looks at data center risks and rewards for co-ops with energy industry analyst Chris Whittle of CFC's Utility Research & Policy team. For more on data centers, see Chris' article on Solutions: Look for Data Centers To Impact US Power Markets, Co-ops.

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How Happy Should We Be About the Rate Cut? — September 23, 2024

CFC — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 13:41:39 -0400

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Are Rate Cuts Really Just Around the Corner? — September 16, 2024

CFC — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 12:30:38 -0400

Join Antony Davies, director of economic and financial research at CFC, as he examines the evidence that might support the answer "no."

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Why Warren Buffet Would Fire Me — September 9, 2024

CFC — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 14:47:28 -0400

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Scratching the Numbers Off the Thermometer — August 26, 2024

CFC — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 11:58:44 -0400

Join Antony Davies, director of economic and financial research at CFC, as he asks whether owning your home makes you wealthy or the other way around.

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Rethinking American Trade Strategies — August 19, 2024

CFC — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 12:41:20 -0400

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What Are the True Costs of Renewable Energy? — August 12, 2024

CFC — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 12:45:12 -0400

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The Retirement Savings Error Too Many People Make — August 5, 2024

CFC — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 11:50:09 -0400

Join Antony Davies, director of economic and financial research at CFC, as he discusses the cosmic irony of saving for retirement.

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The Economics of the 2023 KRTA Results — July 29, 2024

CFC — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 12:14:55 -0400

Join Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst at CFC, as she discusses this year's KRTA results with Carolina Park, manager of Financial Tools & Analysis.

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'Wow' Can't Be Wrong in this Economy — July 22, 2024

CFC — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 11:59:47 -0400

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Too Few Baskets for All Your Eggs in Topsy-Turvy Equity Market — July 15, 2024

CFC — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 12:45:16 -0400

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Are Recessions Self-Fulfilling Prophecies? — July 8, 2024

CFC — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 11:47:46 -0400

Join Antony Davies, director of economic and financial research at CFC, as he explores how well Americans recognize a recession.

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Is AI Worth What the Markets Think? — June 24, 2024

CFC — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 13:26:32 -0400

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The Fed, High Interest Rates and Timing — June 17, 2024

CFC — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 11:11:54 -0400

Join Antony Davies, director of economic and financial research at CFC, for the effects of interest rate changes—or lack of changes—on the US economy.

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Bonus: John Suter Subscribes to a Podcast

CFC — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 11:11:40 -0400

Join John Suter, vice president of economic research at CFC, as he subscribes to a podcast for the very first time.

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Avoiding the Home Insurance Double Whammy — June 10, 2024

CFC — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 11:59:07 -0400

Join expert John Suter, vice president of economic research at CFC, for some practical advice about construction costs and insurance coverage.

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Decoding Quantitative Tightening — June 3, 2024

CFC — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 12:45:38 -0400

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A Grateful and Prosperous Nation — May 28, 2024

CFC — Tue, 28 May 2024 11:52:23 -0400

Join Antony Davies, director of economic and financial research at CFC, as he considers the economic impact of those who've served.

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A Rule of Thumb for an Uncertain Economy — May 20, 2024

CFC — Mon, 20 May 2024 12:13:32 -0400

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The Only Two Ways To Close a Deficit — May 13, 2024

CFC — Mon, 13 May 2024 11:47:41 -0400

Join Antony Davies, director of economic and financial research at CFC, as he explores the complex balancing act between the options.

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Jerome Powell in the Uncomfortable Spotlight — May 6, 2024

CFC — Mon, 06 May 2024 12:56:59 -0400

Join Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst at CFC, for her unique and easily digestible perspective on why Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell would probably prefer not to be center stage right now.

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The Troubled State of Social Security — April 29, 2024

CFC — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 12:14:05 -0400

Join expert John Suter, vice president of economic research at CFC, for his unique and easily digestible perspective on the outsized role of grocery prices in consumer sentiment.

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Something Will Have To Give — April 22, 2024

CFC — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 12:30:08 -0400

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Do the Rich Pay Their Fair Share of Taxes? — April 15, 2024

CFC — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:46:17 -0400

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The Spring of Our Discontent with Grocery Prices — April 8, 2024

CFC — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 12:35:28 -0400

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Not a Prank: US Happiness Takes a Tumble — April 1, 2024

CFC — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 13:25:03 -0400

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Diamonds, Diapers, More D’s Drive Housing Decisions — March 18, 2024

CFC — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:00:34 -0400

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Putting Lipstick on Surge Pricing — March 11, 2024

CFC — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 12:47:53 -0400

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AI’s Influence on 2024 Elections; EMW’s 100th Episode! — March 4, 2024

CFC — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 11:40:57 -0500

Join CFC economic experts John Suter and Sam Kem for their unique and easily digestible perspective on AI, upcoming elections, and the 100th episode of Economic & Market Watch.

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Carrying the World’s Economies on Our Shoulders — February 26, 2024

CFC — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 12:28:40 -0500

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Why Are We Grumpy About Ground Beef? — February 20, 2024

CFC — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 13:26:24 -0500

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Retirement Leads to Surprising Second Career — February 12, 2024

CFC — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 11:47:13 -0500

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Fed Dashes Hopes for Imminent Rate Cut — February 5, 2024

CFC — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 12:13:12 -0500

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Will 2024 Pivot Toward Recession or Away? — January 29, 2024

CFC — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 13:20:40 -0500

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What Market Forecasters Got Wrong in 2023 — January 22, 2024

CFC — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 13:20:29 -0500

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What’s in the Cards for the US Economy? — January 16, 2024

CFC — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 14:21:45 -0500

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2023: The Year in Review — December 11, 2023

CFC — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 13:29:52 -0500

Join CFC economic experts John Suter and Sam Kem for their unique and easily digestible perspective on a remarkable year.

John and Sam discuss what bothered them most in 2023, the year's biggest economic trends and surprises, and their top concerns as we head into 2024.

What’s Next for Labor After the Great Resignation Fades? — December 4, 2023

CFC — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 14:01:24 -0500

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The Housing Market Divide: Buyers vs. Owners — November 27, 2023

CFC — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 12:33:44 -0500

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Who’s To Blame for Student Debt? Greedy Colleges? — November 6, 2023

CFC — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 12:42:41 -0500

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How Long Are You Holding Onto Your Car? — October 30, 2023

CFC — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 12:52:18 -0400

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Bonds Are Boring, Except When Yields Are Elevated — October 23, 2023

CFC — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 12:28:46 -0400

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One-Two Punch of Borrowing at Higher Interest Rates — October 16, 2023

CFC — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 13:26:56 -0400

Join economic expert John Suter, vice president, Economic Research at CFC, for his unique and easily digestible perspective on the fiscal doom loop and how it may affect the electric cooperative industry.

Will Rising Oil Prices Cause an Economic Downturn? — October 9, 2023

CFC — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 12:48:59 -0400

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What Comes Next with ‘Higher for Longer’ Interest Rate Policy? — October 2, 2023

CFC — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 12:39:15 -0400

Join Sam Kem, Senior Economic Research Analyst at CFC, for her easily digestible perspective on how prolonged, elevated interest rates are likely to affect corporations and the economy.

The Economics of Small Modular Reactors — September 25, 2023

CFC — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 12:19:35 -0400

Join our guest host for the week, Jan Ahlen, vice president of Utility Research & Policy at CFC, for his easily digestible perspective on what cooperatives should know about small modular reactors, or SMRs.

What Happens if China’s Economy Stagnates? — September 18, 2023

CFC — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 13:14:18 -0400

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What’s the Strongest Pillar of the U.S. Economy? — September 11, 2023

CFC — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 11:42:28 -0400

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How the Federal Deficit May Affect Your Co-op's Borrowing Costs — September 4, 2023

CFC — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 10:55:04 -0400

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AI: Back-to-School Pop Quiz — August 28, 2023

CFC — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 13:12:53 -0400

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Housing Market Affordability Hits 40-Year Low — August 21, 2023

CFC — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 12:15:23 -0400

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Resuming Student Loan Payments Brings Problems Galore — August 14, 2023

CFC — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 11:10:25 -0400

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Political Brinkmanship Sinks U.S. Government Credit Rating — August 7, 2023

CFC — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 12:55:03 -0400

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US Recession Odds Are Now a Coin Flip — July 31, 2023

CFC — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 13:27:14 -0400

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Can the Fed Declare Victory Over Inflation? — July 24, 2023

CFC — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 12:42:34 -0400

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When ‘Not as Bad as Expected’ Isn’t Good Enough — July 17, 2023

CFC — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 12:53:26 -0400

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KRTA Pro Enhances Financial and Operational Insights — July 10, 2023

CFC — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 12:25:21 -0400

Join guest host and CFC financial product guru John Grant to hear what you need to know about CFC’s new KRTA Pro online tool.

Can the U.S. Electric Grid Handle Summer Volatility? — June 26, 2023

CFC — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 12:36:50 -0400

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The Four Variables To Predict Recession — June 12, 2023

CFC — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 12:31:56 -0400

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Debt Ceiling Drama Summed Up — June 5, 2023

CFC — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 11:24:50 -0400

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Jerome Powell’s Dream Job — May 30, 2023

CFC — Tue, 30 May 2023 12:56:29 -0400

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Virtual Power Plants Could Be a Game Changer for Co-ops — May 22, 2023

CFC — Mon, 22 May 2023 12:54:41 -0400

Join our guest host for the week, Jan Ahlen, vice president, Utility Research & Policy at CFC, for his unique and easily digestible perspective on what you need to know. In this episode, Jan discusses how virtual power plants could help electric cooperatives meet reliability and affordability challenges.

Road Trips, Risks and Recessions — May 15, 2023

CFC — Mon, 15 May 2023 12:41:58 -0400

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Do Recent Jobs Reports Foretell a Coming Recession? — May 8, 2023

CFC — Mon, 08 May 2023 12:25:08 -0400

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Are You Prepared for a Recession? Check Your Underwear Drawer — May 1, 2023

CFC — Mon, 01 May 2023 11:51:49 -0400

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Where Is the U.S. Recession? — April 24, 2023

CFC — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 12:14:11 -0400

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Will the U.S. Dollar Be Replaced as the World’s Reserve Currency? — April 17, 2023

CFC — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 11:55:12 -0400

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Unbanked and Underbanked Americans Face Risks — April 10, 2023

CFC — Mon, 10 Apr 2023 13:00:30 -0400

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What Are the Best Tools To Ensure Financial Stability? — March 27, 2023

CFC — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 12:27:23 -0400

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What Caused Silicon Valley Bank To Fail? — March 20, 2023

CFC — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 15:22:29 -0400

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‘Faking It Until You Make It’ Ponzi Schemes — March 13, 2023

CFC — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 12:14:38 -0400

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Has the American Dream of Owning a Home Vanished? — March 6, 2023

CFC — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 13:08:15 -0500

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How High Can Credit Card Balances Go? — February 27, 2023

CFC — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 12:35:11 -0500

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How Resilient are U.S. Consumers? — February 21, 2023

CFC — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 11:48:39 -0500

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Top 4 Financial Drivers for U.S. Voters — February 13, 2023

CFC — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 15:14:08 -0500

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More Money, More Problems — February 2, 2023

CFC — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 16:19:58 -0500

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Will the Federal Reserve Tap the Brakes? – January 30, 2023

CFC — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 11:37:08 -0500

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Where Are the Workers? – January 23, 2023

CFC — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 09:02:11 -0500

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Where Is Inflation Headed in 2023? – January 17, 2023

CFC — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 13:49:21 -0500

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Will 2023 Economic Forecasts Hit the Mark? – January 9, 2023

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Electric Co-op Borrowing in High Interest Rate Environments – December 12, 2022

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When Will Interest Rates Peak and at What Level? – December 5, 2022

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How Much Is Too Much National Debt? – November 28, 2022

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History Says Election Results Point to Stock Market Improvements – November 14, 2022

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Building Our Most Important Pipeline – November 7, 2022

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Breaking Down Real GDP Growth - October 31, 2022

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How Much Pain Will Credit Card Debt Cause? – October 24, 2022

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College Graduate Destination Winners and Losers – October 17, 2022

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Three Reasons for Lower S&P 2023 Corporate Earnings – October 10, 2022

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What’s Driving Demand for the U.S. Dollar? – October 3, 2022

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How High Can the Fed Rate Go? – September 26, 2022

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Can the World Economy Grow Infinitely? – September 19, 2022

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What Is the Biggest Overlooked Post-Pandemic Risk? – September 12, 2022

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Will Gas Prices Continue to Decline? – September 6, 2022

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Five Reasons Home Sales Are Slowing – August 29, 2022

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Will You Be Ready To Retire? – August 22, 2022

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Who Benefits from Today's Economy? – August 15, 2022

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When Is Too Much Money A Bad Thing? – August 8, 2022

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Will Short-Term Pain Prevent Long-Term Harm? – August 1, 2022

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How Much Will Growth Slow? – July 25, 2022

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How Much Will the Fed Raise Rates? – July 18, 2022

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Will the Housing Market Crash? – July 11, 2022

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Don’t Panic! It Takes Time To Recover from a Bear Market – June 27, 2022

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Have Supply Chain Challenges Stabilized? – June 13, 2022

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Are College Degrees Worth the Cost? – June 6, 2022

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Will Summer Electric Bills Shock Consumers? – May 31, 2022

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How to Deal with a Rising Interest Rate Environment – May 23, 2022

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Can the Fed Slow Inflation and Prevent a Recession? – May 16, 2022

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Is the U.S. Economy Headed for a Recession? – May 9, 2022

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How Much Has Inflation Driven Up Cheeseburger Costs? – May 2, 2022

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What Are the Odds of a U.S. Recession? – April 25, 2022

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What's Causing Gasoline Prices to Spike? – April 18, 2022

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Can the U.S. Overcome Its Worker Shortage? – April 11, 2022

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How Can Federal Reserve Rate Increases Trickle-Down to Slow Inflation? – April 4, 2022

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Has the Federal Reserve Done Enough to Slow Inflation? – March 28, 2022

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When Will the Global Chip Shortage End? – March 21, 2022

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Is Globalization Coming to an End? – March 14, 2022

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Inflation, Monetary Policy and Geopolitical Risks Weigh on U.S. Economy – March 7, 2022

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Economic and Market Watch Snapshot – February 28, 2022

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Economic and Market Watch Snapshot – February 22, 2022

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Economic and Market Watch Snapshot – February 14, 2022

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Economic and Market Watch Snapshot – February 7, 2022

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Economic and Market Watch Snapshot – January 31, 2022

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Economic and Market Watch Snapshot – January 24, 2022

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Economic and Market Watch Snapshot – January 18, 2022

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Economic and Market Watch Snapshot – January 10, 2022

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Economic and Market Watch Snapshot – December 6, 2021

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Economic and Market Watch Snapshot – November 22, 2021

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