On today’s Macrocast episode, the team unpacks the nuances of the government shutdown, examining partisan dynamics and the impact on the federal workforce. They also take a critical look at the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy an...

Tune in to Macrocast this week for the latest on the government shutdown, including the political calculus within the Republican and Democratic parties and President Trump’s threat to fire furloughed federal employees. The team also sh...

This week, the Macrocast team welcomes frequent guest contributor John Dick, CEO of CivicScience, to unpack the state of the American consumer. They discuss the decline in long-term economic...

On today’s episode of Macrocast, the team breaks down the Fed’s interest rate cut and Jerome Powell’s role as his term nears its end. They also preview upcoming Supreme Court hearings on President Trump’s tariffs, examine Congress’s next steps ...

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...

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. ...

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...

This week on Macrocast, the team breaks down President Trump’s newly announced trade deal with Japan, including the unusual creation of a direct foreign investment fund under presidential discretion. Meanwhile, Europe is pushing for it...

In today's episode, frequent guest contributor John Dick from Civic Science joins to discuss consumer sentiment, examining how tariffs are affecting travel and spending. With the administration's August t...

This week on Macrocast, the team breaks down the big news: the passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” They dig into what it means for the next steps, the timing involved, and the important guidance that will soon follow. Despite a relatively ...

The week on Macrocast, the team unpacks the recent economic data from the Fed, consumer consumption, and the progress made in U.S.-China trade talks. Additionally, the team covers the economic implications of our involvement with Israe...

This week on Macrocast, the team explores the eerie calm that has settled over financial markets amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. They break down the latest central bank meetings, analyze recent inflation data, and assess t...

In this week's episode of the Macrocast, the team welcomes financial regulations and Federal Reserve reporter

This week on Macrocast, the team examines the May jobs report. They also discuss U.S. and China trade tensions, changes in currency value, and what's to come for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Additionally, they look at the f...

In this episode of Macrocast, the team dives into the latest developments in trade, market trends, and the  "One Big Beautiful Bill Act." They also cover recent updates from the Federal Reserve, news from the mortgage industry, an...

It was a packed episode of the Macrocast this week. The team dug into the House-passed “Big Beautiful Bill" including the proposed $40K SALT cap deduction—a major win for House Republicans—and what could be in store as the Senate takes it up. W...

Friend of the Macrocast, John Dick of Civic Science returns. After a discussion about a busy week on tariff negotiations, highlighted by the pause on American and Chinese bilateral tariffs, the group analyzed the economic uncertainty b...

Today on Macrocast, the team analyzes President Trump’s trade deal with the UK and the latest developments in U.S.-China negotiations. They then shift focus to Capitol Hill, breaking down the latest movements in Congress, Speaker Johns...

This week on Macrocast, Trevor Hanger of Forbes Tate Partners joins the team to unpack the latest economic data and what it means for markets and policymakers. The conversation covers tariff developments, GOP policy priorities, and Pre...

This week on Macrocast, James Bergin, a Partner at Arnold & Porter and former Chief of Staff at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, breaks down what Fed independ...

This week on Macrocast, John Dick from CivicScience joins the conversation to share fresh insights on shifting consumer sentiment. The team explores signs of a consumer pullback amid declining co...