Solutions Economic and Market Watch

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

  1. 3D AGO

    The Great Wealth Transfer — February 16, 2026

    Join Antony Davies, director of economic research at CFC, as he considers the effects the largest intergenerational transfer of wealth in history may have on the U.S. economy. Economic & Market Watch Brief, February 2, 2026: The Great Wealth Transfer Sources: The Great Wealth Transfer and its Implications for the American Economy – Michigan Journal of Economics Actuarial Life TableUnited States Population by Age and SexVisualizing America's Wealth by GenerationThe Fed - Distribution: Distribution of Household Wealth in the U.S. since 1989U.S. wealth distribution over time by generation 2025| StatistaFederal Reserve Bank of Boston – Estimating the Marginal Propensity to Consume MPC heterogeneity and household balance sheets.pdf Financial concerns and the marginal propensity to consume – Bank Underground Federal Reserve Bank of New York – What Would You Do With $500 Study: 66% of Young Americans Expect to Benefit from Great Wealth Transfer Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: All Items in U.S. City Average (CPIAUCSL) | FRED | St. Louis FedAlso, in this week's brief: How Tech Revolutions Impact Jobs.  Contact the Economic & Market Watch team at economicresearch@nrucfc.coop. Visit us, download the dashboard and intelligence brief and explore other Solutions media on our website, nrucfc.coop/Solutions.

    6 min

  2. FEB 9

    Don't Budget for AI Costs to Hold Steady — February 9, 2026

    Join Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst at CFC, as she asks whether AI adoption will still produce real growth when the price goes up. Contact the Economic & Market Watch team at economicresearch@nrucfc.coop.Visit us, download the dashboard and intelligence brief and explore other Solutions media on our website, nrucfc.coop/Solutions.

    5 min

  3. FEB 2

    A Buyer's Market for Credit — February 2, 2026

    Join Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst at CFC, for her take on what massive increases in AI-driven debt issuance are about to do to the bond market. Contact the Economic & Market Watch team at economicresearch@nrucfc.coop.Visit us, download the dashboard and intelligence brief and explore other Solutions media on our website, nrucfc.coop/Solutions.

    7 min

  4. JAN 26

    2026 Industry and Economic Trends — January 26, 2026

    This week, we're bringing you excerpts from our 2026 Industry and Economic Trends Report. Join CFC experts John Suter, vice president of economic research, and Jan Ahlen, vice president, utility research and policy, for their takes on the trends our research teams expect will shape 2026. Visit the full Trends Report for more, including PDF transcripts of Jan and John's videos.For questions and requests about industry research topics, please contact utilityresearchpolicy@nrucfc.coop. Contact the Economic & Market Watch team at economicresearch@nrucfc.coop.Visit us, download the dashboard and intelligence brief, and explore other Solutions media on our website, nrucfc.coop/Solutions.  In this week's brief: Is it the Economy?

    10 min

  5. JAN 12

    Why Is 2026 Like a Boiled Potato? — January 12, 2026

    Hint: It's not a riddle. Join Antony Davies, director of economic research at CFC, as he surveys forecasts for the economy in the year ahead. Also, in this week's brief: Comparing 2026 Economic Forecasts.   Contact the Economic & Market Watch team at economicresearch@nrucfc.coop. Visit us, download the dashboard and intelligence brief and explore other Solutions media on our website, nrucfc.coop/Solutions.

    6 min

  6. 12/15/2025

    2025: The Year in Review — December 15, 2025

    Join CFC economic experts John Suter, Sam Kem and Antony Davies as they discuss what economic topics bothered them most in 2025, its biggest economic surprises, and the top three episodes of the year: What If China Sold Off US Treasurys?An Eight-Year Deadline for Social SecurityAmericans Should Be Feeling Great About the Economy, Right?Contact the Economic & Market Watch team at economicresearch@nrucfc.coop.Visit us, download the dashboard and explore other Solutions media on our website, nrucfc.coop/Solutions.

    11 min

  7. 12/15/2025

    What the AI Boom Means for Electric Co-ops — December 15, 2025

    Join Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst at CFC, and Chris Whittle, energy industry analyst of CFC’s Utility Research & Policy team, as they discuss how investment in data centers is reshaping how cooperatives think about infrastructure, growth and reliability. See the Issue Brief mentioned in the episode:Powering the AI Boom: What Data Center Growth Means for Electric Cooperatives For questions and requests about industry research topics, please contact utilityresearchpolicy@nrucfc.coop. Contact the Economic & Market Watch team at economicresearch@nrucfc.coop.Visit us, download the dashboard and explore other Solutions media on our website, nrucfc.coop/Solutions.

    10 min

  8. 12/08/2025

    Are You Struggling To Find a Home Within Your Budget? — December 8, 2025

    Join Antony Davies, director of economic research at CFC, as he looks at how changes in American houses change the idea of success in the American housing market.   Contact the Economic & Market Watch team at economicresearch@nrucfc.coop. Visit us, download the dashboard and intelligence brief and explore other Solutions media on our website, nrucfc.coop/Solutions.

    5 min
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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
    190
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation
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