Market Pulse

In this episode of Market Pulse, we discuss the U.S. economic outlook, the American Jobs Plan and consumer credit trends with Cris deRitis, deputy chief economist at Moody's Analytics. This transcription is edited for brevity. Listen to the full podcast for more great insights. Theresa: So let's start with an update on the U.S. economy. What do you see on the horizon or what is important for our l...

In this episode of Market Pulse, we talk to Tom Aliff, risk consulting leader at Equifax, about consumer credit trends and insights. He shares the latest in credit balances, utilization, delinquencies and explains how the stimulus has benefited consumers. Jump ahead to these topics: :56 - The latest in consumer insights 3:11 - Delinquencies are down 5:40 - How stimulus has helped consumers 6:45 -...

In this episode of the Market Pulse podcast, we discuss the latest round of PPP and small business credit and industry trends with Equifax senior data analyst, Sarah Briscoe.  This transcription is edited for brevity. Listen to the full podcast for more great insights. Theresa Freas: Top of everyone's mind is the second round of stimulus just came through. When we're talking about small business s...

In this episode of Market Pulse, we break down the second round of stimulus that took effect in late December. Who won? Who lost? And how will it impact the overall economy, as well as consumers and small businesses? We also discuss a potential third round of stimulus. This transcription is edited for brevity. Listen to the full podcast for more great insights. Theresa: Let's start with the curren...

In the December episode of Market Pulse monthly, we focus on how this week’s news -- the vaccine rollout, Electoral College vote and talks of a stimulus deal will impact this holiday season. This transcription is edited for brevity. Listen to the full podcast for more great insights. Theresa Freas:  It's been a big week. There's the electoral college meeting, vaccines are going in-market and then...

In this episode of the Market Pulse monthly, we focus on the 2021 outlook for the U.S. economy and credit -- both consumer and small business. This transcription is edited for brevity. Listen to the full podcast for more great insights. Theresa: How does the announcement of a vaccine nearing trial completion impact your outlook into 2021? Cris deRitis: The announcement of the vaccine(s) is certain...

In this episode of the Market Pulse monthly, we focus on the U.S. economy and credit insights -- both consumer and small business. This transcription is edited for brevity. Listen to the full podcast for more great insights.   Theresa: Let’s start with the macro economy, and more specifically, fiscal stimulus. Chris, it seems things are changing by the day, and at times, by the hour. Are we going...

In this episode of the Market Pulse monthly, we focus on the U.S. economy and credit insights -- both consumer and small business. This transcription is edited for brevity. Listen to the full podcast for more great insights. Theresa: Cris, let's start with the broader economic landscape. Where do we go from here? Cris deRitis: Clearly it does feel like something else is happening. I think of the e...