Everyday Economics

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Economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug join forces to unravel the complexities of global markets, inflation, and everything else you need to know to navigate the economic world around you.

  1. 3 天前

    The AI Boom Has a $40 Trillion Problem

    The U.S. economy is making a massive bet on artificial intelligence, pouring capital into data centers, chips and power infrastructure — much of it financed with debt. But the productivity payoff investors are expecting has yet to show up in the broader economic data. Economist Orphe Divounguy explains why AI productivity growth is becoming less of an upside surprise and more of a requirement for the economy to justify the enormous investment. With roughly $40 trillion in government debt and real interest rates remaining elevated, the stakes of the AI boom are much bigger than the technology sector alone. If AI fails to deliver stronger productivity and real income growth, the consequences could spread across the economy through higher borrowing costs, weaker growth, and potentially tougher choices on taxes or government spending. In this episode of Everyday Economics, Chris Krug and Dr. O break down who is ultimately carrying the risk of the AI investment boom — and why the economy may need the payoff sooner rather than later. Everyday Economics is brought to you by The Center Square Newswire Service. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  2. 4 天前

    Home Builders Are Cutting Prices — But Buyers Still Can’t Afford Homes

    Home builders are cutting prices and offering incentives, but buyers are still struggling to get into the housing market. New home sales fell to a 607,000 annual pace in July, while housing inventory jumped to 9.6 months of supply — the highest level since January. Builders are responding with rate buy-downs, closing-cost assistance and price cuts averaging about 6%. PhD economist Orphe Divounguy explains why the housing market is increasingly split into winners and losers, with luxury homes holding up while the middle of the market — roughly $500,000 to $800,000 — remains stuck. Mortgage rates around 6.7% are making it difficult for buyers to enter the market, while builders in the South and Sun Belt face growing inventories after years of heavy construction. Meanwhile, markets in the Midwest and Northeast continue to face a shortage of housing. Everyday Economics is hosted by Chris Krug and PhD economist Orphe Divounguy and is brought to you by The Center Square. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  3. 4 天前

    The Fed Says the Economy Is Strong but the Data Tell a Different Story.

    The economy may look strong on the surface, but a closer look at the numbers reveals a much narrower and weaker expansion. In his first Jackson Hole speech, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh pointed to a 4.1% unemployment rate, strong business investment and rising corporate profits as signs of a resilient economy. But much of that growth is being driven by the massive AI buildout, while housing, construction and other parts of the economy continue to struggle. PhD economist Orphe Divounguy explains why the U.S. economy is increasingly operating at two speeds, why roughly 80% of second-quarter GDP growth came from equipment and intellectual property spending tied to the AI boom, and why the labor market may be weaker than the headline unemployment rate suggests. With hiring near its lowest level since the aftermath of the Great Recession and the labor force shrinking, the Fed faces a difficult decision over whether to raise interest rates or wait for more data. Everyday Economics is hosted by Chris Krug and PhD economist Orphe Divounguy and is brought to you by The Center Square. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  4. 8月28日

    Waiting to Buy a Home Could Cost You Hundreds More Each Month

    Mortgage rates could remain elevated as the bond market does the Federal Reserve’s work for it, keeping borrowing costs higher for consumers and businesses. Economist Orphe Divounguy explains what rising Treasury yields mean for mortgage rates, credit cards and the housing market. Homebuyers waiting for lower rates may be paying a price for holding off. Divounguy notes that someone who bought a typical U.S. home when mortgage rates were around 6% in February would have saved roughly $146 a month compared with those who waited. In this episode, we break down why the Fed may leave rates unchanged, how inflation is influencing the bond market, and why trying to time mortgage rates could be a costly strategy. Everyday Economics is brought to you by The Center Square Newswire Service. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  5. 8月26日

    Inflation Is Squeezing American Households and Savings Are Taking the Hit

    American households are feeling the squeeze as inflation continues to push up the cost of everyday life. New personal consumption expenditures data shows income is finally growing faster than spending, but consumers are still spending more than their inflation-adjusted incomes and drawing down savings to keep up. In this episode of Everyday Economics, Chris Krug and PhD economist Orphée break down what the latest economic data means for American families — from healthcare and groceries to housing, interest rates and big-ticket purchases. They also examine how government spending, energy costs, tariffs and higher interest rates are affecting consumers, why housing demand is weakening, and what could happen to the economy heading into the fall and next year. In this episode: • Inflation and the rising cost of living • Americans drawing down savings • Household income vs. spending • Housing demand and mortgage-sensitive spending • Government spending and interest rates • Energy and transportation costs • Tariffs and their potential economic impact • AI investment and economic growth • What consumers can do in a slowing economy Subscribe to The Center Square for more reporting and analysis on the economy, government spending and the issues affecting American taxpayers. #Inflation #Economy #Economics #CostOfLiving #Housing #GovernmentSpending #EverydayEconomics Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  6. 8月19日

    Only AI and Healthcare Are Creating Jobs Right Now

    Job growth has slowed to roughly 34,000 jobs added per month — less than a fifth of the typical expansion-era pace of about 186,000 per month. Ph.D. economist Orphe Divounguy joins talks with Greg Bishop for Everyday Economics to break down what's driving the slowdown and what to watch for this week, including FOMC meeting minutes due Wednesday. Divounguy notes business investment growth is concentrated in AI-related sectors and data center construction, with hiring outside AI, healthcare, and parts of the Pacific Northwest largely stalled. The hiring rate is at its lowest level since around 2012, and low quit rates suggest workers currently employed are reluctant to switch jobs given limited opportunities elsewhere. Retail sales are up roughly 5% year-over-year, but Divounguy attributes most of that increase to price growth rather than higher real consumer spending, with inflation currently outpacing wage growth. On housing, Divounguy expects building permits to remain at depressed levels due to elevated mortgage rates, though housing starts could tick up as builders work through previously authorized but un-started units. Read more and follow Everyday Economics at thecentersquare.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  7. 8月14日

    Government Spending Is Costing You: The 3 Ways Washington’s Debt Comes Home

    Government borrowing is never free — and taxpayers ultimately pay the bill. The Center Square publisher Chris Krug and PhD economist Orphe Divounguy break down the three ways government debt can hit American households: higher taxes, higher interest rates and higher inflation. The discussion examines why massive government borrowing can put upward pressure on Treasury yields, mortgage rates, car loans and business borrowing — while rising interest costs consume an increasingly large share of federal spending. Federal spending reached roughly $5.52 trillion, compared with $4.15 trillion in revenue, while interest costs have become one of the largest components of the federal budget. What does America's debt mean for your household, mortgage, business and purchasing power? And can economic growth actually help the country grow its way out of the debt problem? Watch the full discussion to understand how government borrowing can ultimately affect the taxpayer. #GovernmentDebt #Inflation #Taxes #InterestRates #Taxpayers #Economy #FederalDebt #MortgageRates #Finance #economics Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  8. 8月11日

    The Job Market Is Stuck: Why 23,000 Jobs Were Lost in July

    The U.S. job market isn't collapsing — it's stuck. July payrolls fell by 23,000, while unemployment held at 4.1%. But deeper revisions to May and June erased more than 100,000 previously reported jobs, raising bigger questions about the strength of the labor market. On this episode of Everyday Economics, Chris Krug and PhD economist Orphée Divounguy break down what the latest jobs numbers really mean for workers, businesses and the U.S. economy. They discuss: Why the July jobs report may be less alarming than the headline suggests How revisions erased more than 100,000 jobs from previous months Why hiring and layoffs are both unusually low What "stall speed" means for the labor market Why low labor-force participation is keeping unemployment at 4.1% The risks of weak job-to-job movement and slower wage growth Whether AI and data-center investment can drive a productivity boom Why future productivity gains could create new jobs — and new labor shortages Everyday Economics is brought to you by The Center Square, helping you understand the economic forces shaping your everyday life. #Economy #JobsReport #LaborMarket #Jobs #Inflation #FederalReserve #AI #Economics Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug join forces to unravel the complexities of global markets, inflation, and everything else you need to know to navigate the economic world around you.

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  • 創作者
    The Center Square
  • 活躍年代
    2022年 - 2026年
  • 集數
    563
  • 年齡分級
    兒少適宜
  • 版權
    © The Center Square
  • 節目網站
    Everyday Economics

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