Macrocast by Forbes Tate Partners & Markets Policy Partners

Forbes Tate & Markets Policy Partners
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A pod at the intersection of financial markets and government policy

  1. 5D AGO

    AI, Policy, and Market Moves with Trevor Hanger

    This week on The Macrocast, the team is joined by Trevor Hanger of Forbes Tate Partners, to discuss the surge in AI investment, what it means for markets, and where the broader economy may be headed as technology, policy, and market momentum continue to collide.  This episode dives into broader economic outlook, including market expectations under the Trump administration, speculation around future Federal Reserve leadership, and the growing debate over how AI could reshape the workforce and whether policy is prepared for that shift. Plus, a look ahead at key data and events, including upcoming Federal Reserve remarks, delayed retail sales, and the latest jobs report, all of which could influence markets in the weeks ahead. For more about the hosts, please see below:  Forbes Tate Partners Markets Policy Partners

    35 min

  2. JAN 30

    Fed Succession and the Market Impact

    This week on The Macrocast, the episode dives into growing speculation over future Federal Reserve leadership, with former Fed governor Kevin Warsh emerging as the likely successor. It explores how a more dovish versus more hawkish chair could shape markets, borrowing costs, and the broader economic outlook in the years ahead. The episode also covers Trump-era tariffs and the Supreme Court’s delayed ruling, recent developments in crypto policy, and the latest PPI release as we look toward next week’s CPI report. As always, The Macrocast breaks down economic and political trends, giving listeners insights into how current developments will shape markets and everyday financial decisions. For more about the hosts, please see below:  Forbes Tate Partners Markets Policy Partners

    35 min

  3. JAN 23

    Consumer Sentiment, Crypto Currency, and Fed Leadership Updates

    This week on Macrocast, the team welcomes frequent guest contributor John Dick of CivicScience to unpack consumer sentiment takeaways from 2025 and what they signal for 2026. The discussion also covers the crypto market and how large banks are beginning to adopt digital assets through new services. The episode ends with developments around Greenland and their market implications, along with the latest Fed updates—including the Supreme Court case and President Trump’s search for a Fed chair.  For more about the hosts, please see below:  Forbes Tate Partners Markets Policy Partners

    37 min

  4. JAN 16

    Fed Fallout and Trump’s Push on Prices

    This week on Macrocast, the team discusses the fallout from the Department of Justice’s investigation into Fed Chair Powell and how the news is reverberating through markets and Washington. They cover President Trump’s push to lower prices by rolling out new policies on credit card interest rates and mortgages as Republicans look to boost their 2026 election prospects. The discussion also touches on appropriations bills moving through Congress, the Supreme Court’s looming tariff decision, and key U.S. and global economic data to watch in the days ahead.

    37 min

  5. JAN 9

    What to Watch in 2026: Fed Independence, Housing Affordability, and More

    Macrocast is kicking off 2026 with a roundup of major economic, policy, and geopolitical developments from recent weeks. The team covers the latest jobs data, dive into Fed updates—including questions around Fed independence ahead of a Supreme Court case—and examine the implications of a possible reversal of President Trump’s IEEPA tariffs for U.S. companies. The episode closes with analysis of U.S. policy toward Venezuela, the role of oil and natural resources, and the Administrations focus on housing affordability what that could mean for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. For more about the hosts, please see below:  Forbes Tate Partners Markets Policy Partners

    42 min

  6. 12/19/2025

    Holiday Spending and Market Trends with Special Guest John Dick

    Special guest John Dick of CivicScience returns to The Macrocast in the thick of the holiday season. The episode takes a deep dive into seasonal retail trends and the surprising resilience of consumers. Inflation has cooled to 2.7% year-over-year, beating forecasts, but concerns remain about job security, economic pressures, and overall consumer confidence. The conversation explores the resilient mindset of shoppers navigating rising costs, debt, and ongoing uncertainties in the labor market. The hosts also examine the latest data on spending and pricing, unpacking what it all signals for holiday sales and the broader economy. On the policy side, speculation continues over who might succeed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, and what potential new leadership could mean for markets, interest rates, and economic policy in 2026. As always, The Macrocast breaks down complex economic and political trends, giving listeners insights into how current developments will shape markets and everyday financial decisions. For more about the hosts, please see below:  Forbes Tate Partners Markets Policy Partners  CivicScience

    37 min

  7. 12/12/2025

    What’s Next for the Cannabis Industry with Shanita Penny

    This week on Macrocast, the team welcomes Shanita Penny, executive director of the Coalition for Cannabis Policy, Education, and Regulation, for an in-depth look at the evolving cannabis industry. Their wide-ranging discussion explores the current regulatory and business landscape, challenges facing small business owners, and the latest hemp policy developments.  The conversation also touches on President Trump’s recent meeting with cannabis executives and what the rescheduling process could mean for the cannabis sector. Plus, the team wraps up with a brief market update, including the Fed’s rate cut and speculation on who might be the next Fed chair. For more about the hosts, please see below:  Forbes Tate Partners Markets Policy Partners

    35 min

  8. 12/05/2025

    ADP Jobs Slide, Fed Cut Looms: What to Watch

    Tune in to today’s Macrocast episode for a breakdown of the latest ADP jobs report, which shows U.S. private employment falling by more than 30,000. With the Fed widely expected to cut interest rates this December, the discussion also examines how workplace AI could influence the central bank’s policy decisions. The episode wraps up with insights on President Trump’s potential Fed Chair pick, Japan’s historically high government bond yields, and the upcoming Congressional appropriations bills.  For more about the hosts, please see below:  Forbes Tate Partners Markets Policy Partners

    31 min
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