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...

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...

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...

This week on Macrocast, the team delves into the latest economic data, including softer July jobs numbers, the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ revisions process, and rising jobless claims. They also break down changes in Fed leadership and growing ...

This week on Macrocast, the team unpacks a weaker-than-expected July jobs report, GDP growth, and growing doubts about the economy’s momentum. They also discussed the Fed’s wait-and-see approach after their latest meeting, Trump’s late...