Solutions Economic and Market Watch

6:21

Is the US Running Out of Places to Borrow Money? —...

Solutions Economic and Market Watch ·

2026/09/28

Join Antony Davies, director of economic research at CFC, as he explains why a growing share of federal debt must be financed by investors who lend by choice rather than obligation, and what that could mean for interest rates and government borrowing costs.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

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8:41

The Feedback Loop Driving the Bond Market — September...

Solutions Economic and Market Watch ·

2026/09/21

Join Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst at CFC, as she looks at how U.S. fiscal conditions are amplifying global shocks in the bond market and contributing to higher borrowing costs worldwide.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.

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6:31

Is the American Dream Really Dead? — September 14, 2026

Solutions Economic and Market Watch ·

2026/09/14

Join Antony Davies, director of economic research at CFC, as he digs into new Federal Reserve research to ask whether younger generations really are worse off than their parents. 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,

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6:08

Shutting Off the Warning Lights — August 31, 2026

Solutions Economic and Market Watch ·

2026/08/31

Join Antony Davies, director of economic research at CFC, as he explores why the Treasury is buying long-term bonds, what that means for interest rates and borrowers, and why efforts to suppress market signals may create larger problems down the road.Read the transcript of this episode. Download last week's intelligence brief, "$40 Trillion in Federal Debt."Contact the Economic & Market Watch team at economicresearch@nrucfc.coop. Follow the Economic & Market Watch podcast.Visit the

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7:36

What Your Netflix Subscription Means for Your...

Solutions Economic and Market Watch ·

2026/08/24

Join Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst at CFC, as she looks at the predictability of future expenses and financial planning in the subscription economy.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.Mentioned in the show:Homeowners Associations Are

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6:48

How a Weak Yen Raises US Interest Rates — August 17,...

Solutions Economic and Market Watch ·

2026/08/17

Join Antony Davies, director of economic research at CFC, as he untangles the chain reaction that moved the U.S. Treasury to intervene in Japanese currency markets for the first time in almost 30 years. 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,

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6:22

The Jobless Boom — August 10, 2026

Solutions Economic and Market Watch ·

2026/08/10

Join John Suter, vice president of economic research at CFC, as he unpacks the "jobless boom," explaining why a growing economy is creating so few jobs and why college graduates are feeling the squeeze most.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.

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7:36

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

Solutions Economic and Market Watch ·

2026/08/03

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.

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6:33

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

Solutions Economic and Market Watch ·

2026/07/27

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.

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5:05

Every Silver Lining Has a Cloud — July 20, 2026

Solutions Economic and Market Watch ·

2026/07/20

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

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8:02

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

Solutions Economic and Market Watch ·

2026/07/13

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

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5:18

Even Good News Is Bad News for Interest Rates — July...

Solutions Economic and Market Watch ·

2026/07/06

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 |

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5:48

Do Experiences Yield Higher Returns Than Things? —...

Solutions Economic and Market Watch ·

2026/06/29

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

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5:25

Are Bubbles Bad for Everyone? — June 22, 2026

Solutions Economic and Market Watch ·

2026/06/22

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

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9:06

Reliability in a Rapidly Changing Economy — June 15,...

Solutions Economic and Market Watch ·

2026/06/15

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. 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,

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6:51

Rural America's Ace in the Hole — June 8, 2026

Solutions Economic and Market Watch ·

2026/06/08

Join Antony Davies, director of economic research at CFC, as he explains how conditions in each state are affecting population size and potential economic growth. Sources:GDP (Second Estimate) and Corporate Profits, 1st Quarter 2026Population Decline in the US by State2024: PUB Public Sector Annual Surveys and Census of GovernmentsGDP by StateAnnual growth of real gross domestic product (GDP) of the United States in 2025, by stateSARPP Regional price parities by stateHousehold Income in

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8:16

Borrowing in a Higher-Rate World — June 1, 2026

Solutions Economic and Market Watch ·

2026/06/01

Join CFC expert John Suter, vice president of economic research, as he looks at current rising bond yields, likely interest-rate trends and how CFC borrowers have coped with higher rates in the past.Subscribe to the Economic & Market Watch podcast.Read the transcript of this episode.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.

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18:51

Bonus: AI and the Economists

Solutions Economic and Market Watch ·

2026/05/26

Join Economic & Market Watch producer Kathy Ryan for a bonus, behind-the-scenes look at how AI has changed the economic research team and the show in the past year. Links:Read Sam's article "Hormuz: Examining Hidden Risks to Rural America."Subscribe to the Economic & Market Watch podcast.See the transcript of this episode.Contact the Economic & Market Watch team at economicresearch@nrucfc.coop.Visit us, download the dashboard and explore other Solutions media on our website,

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7:17

Living in Completely Different Economic Realities —...

Solutions Economic and Market Watch ·

2026/05/18

Join Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst at CFC, as she identifies which economic indicators we should be looking at in a K-shaped economy.Learn more:Read the New York Fed's "Same Shock, Different Roads? A K‑Shaped Pattern at the Pump." Listen to Antony Davies' episode, "Why Does Inflation Feel Worse Than the Numbers Tell Us? — May 11, 2026."Contact the Economic & Market Watch team at economicresearch@nrucfc.coop.Visit us, download the dashboard and intelligence brief and explore

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5:55

Why Does Inflation Feel Worse Than the Numbers Tell...

Solutions Economic and Market Watch ·

2026/05/11

Join Antony Davies, director of economic research at CFC, as he explains why what we feel doesn't match what we measure. Sources:Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: All Items in U.S. City Average (CPIAUCSL) | FRED | St. Louis Fed Average Price: Coffee, 100%, Ground Roast, All Sizes (Cost per Pound/453.6 Grams) in U.S. City Average (APU0000717311) | FRED | St. Louis Fed Table 2. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U. S. city average, by detailed expenditure

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