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Solutions Economic and Market Watch

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11:26

2025: The Year in Review — December 15, 2025

Solutions Economic and Market Watch ·

2025/12/15

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

9:52

What the AI Boom Means for Electric Co-ops — December...

Solutions Economic and Market Watch ·

2025/12/15

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 CooperativesFor questions and requests about industry research topics, please contact

5:16

Are You Struggling To Find a Home Within Your Budget?...

Solutions Economic and Market Watch ·

2025/12/08

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.

5:58

Do Federal Shutdowns Save Any Money? — December 1, 2025

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2025/12/01

Join Antony Davies, director of economic research at CFC, as he breaks down the costs of shutting down.Sources:PGPF Chart Pack: The U.S. Budget A Quantitative Analysis of the Effects of the Government Shutdown on the Economy Under Three Scenarios, as of October 29, 2025Government Shutdowns Q&A: Everything You Should Know-Tue, 09/16/2025 - 12:00 | Committee for a Responsible Federal BudgetFederal Government Shutdown Begins: What It Means for Rural Communities - Rural County

5:49

A Tale of Two Industries — November 17, 2025

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2025/11/17

Join CFC expert John Suter, vice president of economic research, as he compares the slump in manufacturing and the boom in AI.Economic & Market Watch is on hiatus Thanksgiving week and will return December 1.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.

10:25

Power Surge, People Shortage — November 10, 2025

Solutions Economic and Market Watch ·

2025/11/10

Join Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst at CFC, as she discusses energy's workforce challenge with Alisha Pinto, senior energy industry analyst of CFC's Utility Research & Policy team.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.

5:08

What's Inflation? — November 3, 2025

Solutions Economic and Market Watch ·

2025/11/03

Join Antony Davies, director of economic research at CFC, as he explores the many measures of inflation. 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.

5:48

Why Is the S&P 500 Having Such a Good Year? — October...

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2025/10/27

Join CFC expert John Suter, vice president of economic research, for a look at the under-appreciated reason the S&P 500 is setting record highs in a slowing economy.Mentioned in this episode:https://cfcsolutions.transistor.fm/episodes/why-arent-higher-tariffs-raising-prices-october-20-2025Contact 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.

5:29

Why Aren't Higher Tariffs Raising Prices? — October...

Solutions Economic and Market Watch ·

2025/10/20

Join CFC expert John Suter, vice president of economic research, as he covers the reasons higher import costs aren't showing up in inflation data yet.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.

6:11

Washington Leaves Markets in the Dark — October 13, 2025

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2025/10/13

Join Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst at CFC, as she looks at the economic releases that really move the market—when we get them.The Bureau of Labor Statistics will release the September consumer price index on October 24 despite the government shutdown. The Bureau makes this rare exception in order for “the Social Security Administration to meet statutory deadlines necessary to ensure the accurate and timely payment of benefits.” No other releases will be rescheduled or produced

5:48

Thinking of AI as Your Five-Year-Old — October 6, 2025

Solutions Economic and Market Watch ·

2025/10/06

Join Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst at CFC, for an economist's take on what AI means for the workplace and workforce.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.

5:25

Why Aren't Mortgage Rates Falling? — September 29, 2025

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2025/09/29

Join Antony Davies, director of economic research at CFC, as he looks at a scenario where the Fed's recent rate cut could even be bad for long-term loans. 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.

6:27

What Is Deficit Day? — September 22, 2025

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2025/09/22

Join Antony Davies, director of economic research at CFC, as he looks at the relationship between the national debt and inflation.Sources:Total Federal Outlays (MTSO133FMS) | FRED | St. Louis Fed Total Federal Receipts (MTSR133FMS) | FRED | St. Louis Fed https://www.cbo.gov/system/files/2025-01/51118-2025-01-Budget-Projections.xlsx Country List Government Debt to GDP Contact the Economic & Market Watch team at economicresearch@nrucfc.coop. Visit us, download the dashboard and

5:12

Stuck at the Airport with Economics — September 15, 2025

Solutions Economic and Market Watch ·

2025/09/15

Join CFC expert John Suter, vice president of economic research, for what a recent misadventure taught him about time and patience as finite resources.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.

4:46

A Tug-of-War at the Fed — September 8, 2025

Solutions Economic and Market Watch ·

2025/09/08

Join Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst at CFC, for a crash course in the governance of the Federal Reserve.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.

5:52

What Social Media Gets Wrong About the Rural Economy...

Solutions Economic and Market Watch ·

2025/09/02

Join Antony Davies, director of economic research at CFC, as he tackles a misleading map of U.S. GDP. 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.

7:02

Upside-Down Cake and Air Freshener — August 25, 2025

Solutions Economic and Market Watch ·

2025/08/25

Join CFC expert John Suter, vice president of economic research, as he looks at Americans' rising auto-loan debt and how to avoid it. 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.

5:53

Rural Opportunity Hidden in Shifting Demographics —...

Solutions Economic and Market Watch ·

2025/08/18

Join Antony Davies, director of economic research at CFC, as he considers the fallout and opportunities from slowing birth rates and changing population trends. 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. World population growth, 1700-2100, 2022 revision - Human population projections - WikipediaNet Migration Spurs Renewed Growth

6:32

Is a Six-Figure Salary Middle-Class? — August 11, 2025

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2025/08/11

Join CFC expert John Suter, vice president of economic research, as he explains that the answer depends a lot on what state you live in. Contact the Economic & Market Watch team at economicresearch@nrucfc.coop.Visit us, download the dashboard and explore other Solutions media on our website,

7:16

Gen Z Reality Check: Jobs, Wages and What’s Ahead —...

Solutions Economic and Market Watch ·

2025/08/04

CFC economics intern Everly Johnston joins host Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst, to share a firsthand Gen Z perspective on navigating today’s job market, inflation pressures and the evolving definition of financial success.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.

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