Episodes (Page 9)
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The UK economy faces a 'doom loop' of high interest rates and debt.
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Trump's threat to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook raises independence concerns.
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Jackson Hole symposium felt different due to Trump's attacks on Fed independence.
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Central banking is currently difficult, not straightforward.
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Goolsbee prioritizes inflation concerns over employment risks.
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Fed Chair Powell's speech opened door for a September rate cut.
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Jackson Hole symposium brings prominent monetary policy minds together.
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Most startups fail without a significant exit.
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US has several Sovereign Wealth Funds, like Alaska's Permanent Fund.
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Housing affordability is a problem even in Alaska.
Declining Population
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Conflicting economic signals make current policy decisions complex.
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Supply chains are fragile due to pandemics and climate disruption.
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Josh Norum of Sourdough Express discusses Alaska's challenging icy road trucking.
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Dave Cavitt of Furniture Enterprises of Alaska details supply chain issues.
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Mary Daly, SF Federal Reserve President, uses Alaska as a leading indicator for overall US economic health and business conditions
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Joseph Torigian analyzes elite Chinese Communist Party politics.
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AI engineers are commanding nine-figure pay packages.
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Bill Beach discusses the politicization of US economic data.
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Alex Xenopolous discusses opening Xeno's Pizza in NYC.
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Andy Kadin explains how bakeries reflect economic conditions.