Macrocast by Forbes Tate Partners & Markets Policy Partners
A pod at the intersection of financial markets and government policy
Podcasting since 2024 • 75 episodes
Macrocast by Forbes Tate Partners & Markets Policy Partners
Latest Episodes
The Cost of Federal Funding Cuts for Scientific Research with Dr. Ramaswamy from American University
On today’s edition of Macrocast, Dr. Vasudeva Ramaswamy of American University discusses how federal investments in basic scientific research at our colleges and universities drive economic growth and help America maintain healthy wage...
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August Jobs Report Looms Large Over the Economy
On today’s Macrocast episode, the team breaks down new jobs report data signaling a slowing labor market, alongside turmoil at the Fed surrounding hearings for Trump nominee Stephen Miran and the investigation into Governor Lisa Cook. ...
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Fed Pressure, Chip Tensions, and Congress’s Fall Agenda
This week on Macrocast, the team discusses potential rate cuts from the Fed and growing political pressure on the central bank—highlighting the potential removal of Fed Governor Lisa Cook and Chair Powell’s upcoming 2026 term expiratio...
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Breaking Down Powell’s Jackson Hole Address: Shifting Risks and the Fed’s Next Move
This week on Macrocast, Ed Hill and Brendan Walsh break down Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole address, where he noted the hiring slowdown and the visible effects of tariffs on consumer prices. The speech carried a dov...
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Summer Consumer Habits and Economic Insights: Special Guest John Dick
John Dick of Civic Science returns to the Macrocast to share fresh insights on the pulse of the American consumer. From restaurant attendance to summer travel trends, the team explores how the economy is shaping spending habits, travel patterns...
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