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Listen to the latest economic insights from CFC experts John Suter, Sam Kem, and Antony Davies.

  1. 3d ago

    What Higher Oil Prices Do to Your Wallet — August 3, 2026

    Join John Suter, vice president of economic research at CFC, as he explores how rising oil prices affect everything from gasoline and groceries to inflation and household budgets. Read the transcript of this episode. Contact the Economic & Market Watch team at economicresearch@nrucfc.coop.  Follow the Economic & Market Watch podcast. Visit us, download the intelligence brief and dashboard and explore economic insights on our website, nrucfc.coop/Solutions.

  2. Jul 27

    When Getting to Work Costs $1,000 a Month — July 27, 2026

    Join Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst at CFC, as she examines why car ownership—not commuting—is straining more household budgets, and what rising auto debt reveals. Read the transcript of this episode.Contact the Economic & Market Watch team at economicresearch@nrucfc.coop. Follow the Economic & Market Watch podcast.Visit us, download the intelligence brief and dashboard and explore more economic insights on our website, nrucfc.coop/Solutions.

  3. Jul 20

    Every Silver Lining Has a Cloud — July 20, 2026

    Join Antony Davies, director of economic research at CFC, as he explains why Harry Truman wanted a one-handed economist.  Read the transcript of this episode.Contact the Economic & Market Watch team at economicresearch@nrucfc.coop. Follow the Economic & Market Watch podcast.Visit us, download the intelligence brief and dashboard and explore other Solutions media on our website, nrucfc.coop/Solutions. Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: All Items in U.S. City Average (CPIAUCSL) | FRED | St. Louis Fed US Regular All Formulations Gas Price (GASREGW) | FRED | St. Louis Fed Real Earnings Summary - 2026 M06 Results US Real Average Hourly Earnings (Monthly) - United States -… Unemployment Rate (UNRATE) | FRED | St. Louis Fed Labor Force Participation Rate (CIVPART) | FRED | St. Louis Fed New Study: “Fight for $15” Minimum Wage Hikes Reduced Employment Rates, Hurt Entry-Level Workers | Employment Policies Institute Consumer Loans: Credit Cards and Other Revolving Plans, All Commercial Banks (CCLACBW027SBOG) | FRED | St. Louis Fed Personal Saving Rate (PSAVERT) | FRED | St. Louis Fed Employment Situation Summary Table A. Household data, seasonally adjusted - 2026 M06 Results A-8a. Employed persons and employment-population ratios by age and sex, seasonally adjusted US stocks rise after data shows slowing inflation, even as IBM plunges | Associated Press National | nvdaily.com

  4. Jul 13

    How Did Co-ops Perform in 2025? — July 13, 2026

    Join CFC's Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst, and Carolina Park, senior manager of Financial Tools & Analysis, as they use the 2025 KRTA results to discover how distribution cooperatives dealt with last year's challenges. Read the transcript of this episode.See past episodes about the KRTA.For questions and requests about the 2024 KRTA report, please contact your RVP or reach out to financialtools@nrucfc.coop. Contact the Economic & Market Watch team at economicresearch@nrucfc.coop. Follow the Economic & Market Watch podcast.Visit us, download the dashboard and explore other Solutions media on our website, nrucfc.coop/Solutions.

  5. Jul 6

    Even Good News Is Bad News for Interest Rates — July 6, 2026

    Join Antony Davies, director of economic research at CFC, as he looks at why futures markets have started pricing in rate hikes instead of cuts.  Read the transcript of this episode.Sources: Real Gross Domestic Product (GDPC1) | FRED | St. Louis Fed Personal Consumption Expenditures: Chain-type Price Index (PCEPI) | FRED | St. Louis Fed Personal Saving Rate (PSAVERT) | FRED | St. Louis Fed Consumer Loans: Credit Cards and Other Revolving Plans, All Commercial Banks (CCLACBW027SBOG) | FRED | St. Louis Fed Real Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCEC96) | FRED | St. Louis Fed Disposable Personal Income (DSPI) | FRED | St. Louis FedFedWatch - CME Group Federal Funds Target Range - Upper Limit (DFEDTARU) | FRED | St. Louis Fed Market Yield on U.S. Treasury Securities at 10-Year Constant Maturity, Quoted on an Investment Basis (DGS10) | FRED | St. Louis Fed Contact the Economic & Market Watch team at economicresearch@nrucfc.coop. Subscribe to the Economic & Market Watch podcast.Subscribe to our newsletter.Visit us, download the dashboard and explore other Solutions media on our website, nrucfc.coop/Solutions.

  6. Jun 29

    Do Experiences Yield Higher Returns Than Things? — June 29, 2026

    Join CFC expert John Suter, vice president of economic research, as he digs into the economics behind $7,000 NBA finals tickets and the value of experiences.  Read the transcript of this episode.Sources: https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/most-expensive-sporting-event-ever-185732307.htmlContact the Economic & Market Watch team at economicresearch@nrucfc.coop. Subscribe to the Economic & Market Watch podcast.Subscribe to our newsletter.Visit us, download the dashboard and explore other Solutions media on our website, nrucfc.coop/Solutions.

  7. Jun 22

    Are Bubbles Bad for Everyone? — June 22, 2026

    Join Antony Davies, director of economic research at CFC, as he looks at the historical fallout of tech-based market bubbles. Sources: What’s driving stock market returns? | J.P. Morgan Asset ManagementAlphabet Inc. (GOOGL) PE Ratio History & Chart Since 2004AMZN PE Ratio History & Chart Since 2003Apple Inc. (AAPL) PE Ratio History & Chart Since 1984META PE Ratio History & Chart Since 2013MSFT PE Ratio History & Chart Since 1986NVDA PE Ratio History & Chart Since 1999Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) PE Ratio History & Chart Since 2020Contact the Economic & Market Watch team at economicresearch@nrucfc.coop.  See the transcript for this episode.Subscribe to the podcast.Sign up for the newsletter.Visit us, download the dashboard and intelligence brief and explore other Solutions media on our website, nrucfc.coop/Solutions.

  8. Jun 15

    Reliability in a Rapidly Changing Economy — June 15, 2026

    Join CFC researchers Sam Kem, Alisha Pinto and Chris Whittle as they discuss CFC's new issue brief, "Considerations for a Changing Grid: How Are Cooperatives Ensuring Electric Reliability?"  Download the brief. Read the transcript for this episode. For questions and requests about industry research topics, please contact utilityresearchpolicy@nrucfc.coop. Contact the Economic & Market Watch team at economicresearch@nrucfc.coop. Subscribe to the podcast.Sign up for the newsletter.Visit us, download the dashboard and explore other Solutions media on our website, nrucfc.coop/Solutions.

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Listen to the latest economic insights from CFC experts John Suter, Sam Kem, and Antony Davies.

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  • Creator
    CFC
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    213
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation
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