ECON-versations with NABE

National Association for Business Economics

Welcome to the official podcast for the National Association for Business Economics! Your one stop shop for catching up on the latest in business economics on the go. NABE is the premier professional association for business economists and others who use economics in the workplace. Since 1959, NABE has attracted the most prominent figures in economics, business, and academia to its membership with highly-regarded conferences, educational and career development offerings, industry surveys, and its unrivaled networking opportunities.

  1. 3小時前

    Geoeconomic Shockwaves: The Iran War and Global Energy Markets

    This episode features a replay of a live webinar held on April 8, presented by the NABE Energy Roundtable, examining the economic implications of the evolving conflict in the Middle East—particularly the war involving Iran. As geopolitical tensions intensify, disruptions to critical supply routes such as the Strait of Hormuz have driven sharp increases in oil prices and heightened volatility across global markets. In this timely discussion, panelists explore the outlook for oil supply and prices, how energy shocks are feeding into inflation, and the broader implications for monetary policy, financial markets, and global growth. Featuring Thomas Nichols (Moody’s) and Kenneth Medlock (Rice University), and moderated by Kunal Patel (Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas), this conversation offers a data-driven look at how geopolitical developments are reshaping the global economic landscape—and what risks and scenarios may lie ahead. NABE is the premier professional association for business economists and others who use economics in the workplace. Since 1959, NABE has attracted the most prominent figures in economics, business, and academia to its membership with highly-regarded conferences, educational and career development offerings, industry surveys, and its unrivaled networking opportunities. Past presidents of NABE include former Chairman of the Board of Governors for the Federal Reserve System, Alan Greenspan, several former Federal Reserve Governors, and other senior business leaders.

    1 小時
  2. 2日前

    The Labor Brief | April 2026

    In this episode of The Labor Brief, Julia Coronado is joined by guest co-host Nela Richardson, NABE Vice President and Chief Economist at ADP, to break down the latest employment data, comparing ADP’s monthly report with the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ official release. While both point to steady job growth, the conversation highlights growing volatility beneath the surface and questions about how much hiring is truly needed to keep unemployment stable. Looking beyond the headlines, Julia and Nela explore how demographic forces—particularly an aging population—are reshaping labor supply in ways more significant than AI or cyclical demand shifts. From declining participation among older workers to persistent shortages in manufacturing and other hourly roles, employers are struggling to fill positions despite continued job availability. The episode underscores a fundamental tension in today’s economy: jobs exist, but fewer workers are willing—or able—to take them, pointing to a structural transformation in the U.S. labor market.NABE is the premier professional association for business economists and others who use economics in the workplace. Since 1959, NABE has attracted the most prominent figures in economics, business, and academia to its membership with highly-regarded conferences, educational and career development offerings, industry surveys, and its unrivaled networking opportunities. Past presidents of NABE include former Chairman of the Board of Governors for the Federal Reserve System, Alan Greenspan, several former Federal Reserve Governors, and other senior business leaders.

    12 分鐘
  3. The Inflation Brief | March 2026

    3月13日

    The Inflation Brief | March 2026

    On this episode of The Inflation Brief from ECON-versations with NABE, hosts Greg Daco and Laura Rosner-Warburton break down the February CPI report and what it signals about the path of inflation. While headline and core readings appeared relatively steady, the data revealed a more complicated story beneath the surface. Greg and Laura examine the diverging trends across goods and services, including modest increases in apparel and recreation goods—potentially reflecting tariff pass-through—alongside continued disinflation in shelter costs and persistent strength in leisure-related services. The conversation also explores the growing gap between CPI and PCE inflation, rising medical care prices, and the potential inflationary impact of a sharp increase in gasoline prices amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. With oil prices surging and energy costs likely to push headline inflation higher in the coming months, Greg and Laura discuss whether a new supply shock could complicate the Federal Reserve’s path toward rate cuts. As uncertainty builds across markets and global events unfold, the hosts assess what the latest data may mean for inflation dynamics and monetary policy in the months ahead.NABE is the premier professional association for business economists and others who use economics in the workplace. Since 1959, NABE has attracted the most prominent figures in economics, business, and academia to its membership with highly-regarded conferences, educational and career development offerings, industry surveys, and its unrivaled networking opportunities. Past presidents of NABE include former Chairman of the Board of Governors for the Federal Reserve System, Alan Greenspan, several former Federal Reserve Governors, and other senior business leaders.

    20 分鐘
  4. The Labor Brief | March 2026

    3月9日

    The Labor Brief | March 2026

    In this episode of The Labor Brief from ECON-versations with NABE, Julia Coronado and Ellen Zentner unpack the February employment report, which delivered a surprising decline of 92,000 jobs. The hosts explore the details behind the headline number—including the role of the Kaiser Permanente strike and the unusually narrow distribution of hiring across sectors—while discussing what the data signal about the current “low-hire, low-fire” labor market. Their conversation also reflects themes raised at NABE’s recent Economic Policy Conference, highlighting the debate between demand-side and supply-side explanations for labor market softness. Julia and Ellen also examine the broader macro implications, from the ongoing debate around the neutral interest rate to the conditions the Federal Reserve would need to see before considering rate cuts. With productivity gains from AI, demographic pressures, sticky inflation, and geopolitical risks all in play, the hosts discuss how policymakers and forecasters are navigating a period of heightened uncertainty. It’s a thoughtful look at what the latest labor market data may mean for growth, inflation, and the path of monetary policy. NABE is the premier professional association for business economists and others who use economics in the workplace. Since 1959, NABE has attracted the most prominent figures in economics, business, and academia to its membership with highly-regarded conferences, educational and career development offerings, industry surveys, and its unrivaled networking opportunities. Past presidents of NABE include former Chairman of the Board of Governors for the Federal Reserve System, Alan Greenspan, several former Federal Reserve Governors, and other senior business leaders.

    20 分鐘
  5. The Inflation Brief | February 2026

    2月13日

    The Inflation Brief | February 2026

    On the latest episode of The Inflation Brief from ECON-versations with NABE, hosts Greg Daco and Laura Rosner-Warburton are joined by special guest Claudia Sahm to break down the January inflation report. The trio unpacks the mixed signals in the data—from moderating grocery prices and flat core goods readings to stickier restaurant and services inflation—while also examining the uneven pass-through of tariffs and ongoing concerns about data quality and statistical agency funding. Claudia underscores that while the data face challenges, there is no evidence of manipulation, and the broader disinflation trend—particularly in housing—remains intact. They also dive into rising Super Core Services prices, emerging medical inflation pressures, and what recent CPI and PCE readings mean for the Federal Reserve’s next moves. With shelter inflation cooling but services still volatile, Greg, Laura, and Claudia weigh the case for a continued Fed pause and outline expectations for two potential rate cuts in the second half of the year. It’s a thoughtful, data-driven conversation on where inflation stands—and where it may be headed next. Big ideas, bold debates, and an all-star lineup—February 22nd–24th in Washington, DC, the ⁠42nd Annual NABE Economic Policy Conference⁠ is where the economics world comes to talk realignment. Hear directly from economic heavyweights like Christine Lagarde, Lisa Cook, Austan Goolsbee, and Chris Waller as they unpack how AI, demographics, and geoeconomic shifts are reshaping the global economy. If you want sharp insights, candid conversations, can’t-miss networking, and a front-row seat to where policy is headed, this is the place to be. For more information and to register, visit ⁠NABE.com/PC2026⁠.

    31 分鐘
  6. The Labor Brief | February 2026

    2月12日

    The Labor Brief | February 2026

    In this episode, Guy Berger joins Julia Coronado as a guest co-host to break down the latest employment report, including the annual benchmark revision and key methodology changes to payroll estimates. They explore why recent data may appear stronger than underlying trends suggest, discussing seasonal adjustment quirks, the birth-death model, and what the larger-than-expected benchmark revision reveals about labor market conditions in 2024 and 2025. The conversation then turns to immigration policy, hiring trends, and the broader economic outlook. Julia and Guy examine how slowing net migration and demographic pressures are reshaping labor supply, wage dynamics, and industry growth—often in ways that challenge conventional expectations. They close with a forward-looking discussion of 2026, weighing potential fiscal stimulus against persistent policy uncertainty and deficit concerns. Big ideas, bold debates, and an all-star lineup—February 22nd–24th in Washington, DC, the 42nd Annual NABE Economic Policy Conference is where the economics world comes to talk realignment. Hear directly from economic heavyweights like Christine Lagarde, Lisa Cook, Austan Goolsbee, and Chris Waller as they unpack how AI, demographics, and geoeconomic shifts are reshaping the global economy. If you want sharp insights, candid conversations, can’t-miss networking, and a front-row seat to where policy is headed, this is the place to be. For more information and to register, visit NABE.com/PC2026.

    16 分鐘

關於

Welcome to the official podcast for the National Association for Business Economics! Your one stop shop for catching up on the latest in business economics on the go. NABE is the premier professional association for business economists and others who use economics in the workplace. Since 1959, NABE has attracted the most prominent figures in economics, business, and academia to its membership with highly-regarded conferences, educational and career development offerings, industry surveys, and its unrivaled networking opportunities.

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