ECON-versations with NABE

Why do official economic statistics get revised—and why do those revisions sometimes change the story of the economy? In this episode of ECON-versations with NABE , we revisit a timely and much-discussed webinar that originally aired live on January 29, 2026 , examining revisions to U.S. economic data from the BLS, BEA, and Census Bureau. Over the past year, revisions have made headlines for mater...

Webinar Replay | January 27, 2026 In this episode, NABE Business Conditions Survey analysts break down the latest survey results and respond to audience questions, offering timely insights into business conditions, risks, and the near-term outlook across industries. Featured Speakers: Martha Moore, CBE — Chief Economist and Managing Director, Economics and Statistics, American Chemistry Council Le...

In this episode of The Inflation Brief from ECON-versations with NABE , hosts Greg Daco and Laura Rosner Warburton unpack the December CPI report, explaining why headline and core inflation came in below expectations and what unusual price moves—from appliances to wireless services—may be signaling about tariff pass-through. They explore the outlook for goods and shelter inflation, the growing div...

In this episode of The Labor Brief from ECON-versations with NABE , hosts Ellen Zentner and Julia Coronado unpack a payroll report that signals slower job gains and a cooling labor market. They explore how structural forces—tight immigration, an aging workforce, and shifting retirement decisions—are reshaping labor supply, while productivity remains surprisingly strong. The conversation also dives...

The global economy is at a pivotal crossroads—and the choices policymakers make now could shape growth for years to come. Recorded live on January 3, 2026, this NABE-sponsored session from ASSA 2026 brings together top economic leaders to explore a world marked by uneven recoveries, diverging inflation paths, and increasingly fragmented policy responses. The panel features Laura Alfaro , Chief Eco...

As AI tools increasingly shape decisions across markets and organizations, who is really in charge—the human or the algorithm? Recorded live on January 3, 2026, this high-energy, NABE-sponsored session from ASSA 2026 brings together leading economists and industry practitioners to unpack how decision-making authority is shifting as AI enters areas like credit allocation, pricing, and hiring. The p...

In this episode of The Labor Brief from ECON-versations with NABE , former NABE presidents Ellen Zentner and Julia Coronado unpack the latest labor market data and preview the upcoming NABE Economic Policy Conference in Washington, D.C. They explore signs of a cooling labor market, rising unemployment, and what it all means for Federal Reserve policy amid ongoing uncertainty. The conversation also...

In this episode, hosts Greg Daco and Laura Rosner-Warburton unpack the October and November CPI reports, revealing how the prolonged government shutdown disrupted data collection and introduced downward biases through carry-forward imputations—especially in shelter costs. They discuss what signals still cut through the noise, from early tariff pass-through to underlying services and vehicle price...

AI adoption has surged in 2025, rapidly shifting from experimental pilots to everyday practice. But how is this new general-purpose technology actually being used by workers and enterprises? In this webinar replay presented by the NABE AI Roundtable, Peter McCrory , Head of Economics at Anthropic, and Harvard Professor David Deming —co-author of How People Use ChatGPT —share real-time evidence and...

Tune in as Outlook Survey Chair Yelena Maleyev, CBE , discusses the latest NABE Outlook Survey results with Survey Analysts Martin Holdrich , Jack Kleinhenz, CBE , and Yelena Shulyatyeva . This webinar was held and recorded on Monday, November 24. To download the full report, please visit NABE.com/Surveys . The November 2025 NABE Outlook presents the consensus macroeconomic forecast of 42 professi...

In this episode of The Inflation Brief  from ECON-versations with NABE , hosts ⁠ Greg Daco ⁠  and ⁠ Laura Rosner-Warburton ⁠  welcome returning guest Alan Detmeister , Senior Economist and Executive Director at UBS, to discuss how the recent government shutdown disrupted major economic data releases, including the October household survey and CPI report. The conversation explores the growing relia...

In this episode of The Labor Brief from ECON-versations with NABE , former NABE Presidents Ellen Zentner and Julia Coronado unpack the latest twists in the U.S. labor market amid a government shutdown. They explore how the “Fork in the Road” program and recent federal job cuts are distorting employment data and weighing on payrolls. The hosts discuss the sharp decline in job postings and the growi...

In this episode, hosts  Greg Daco  and Laura Rosner-Warburton  break down how the ongoing government shutdown is disrupting inflation data—and why an unprecedented pause in CPI reporting could complicate the economic outlook. They dive into the latest inflation trends, from softer-than-expected September CPI to the uneven effects of tariffs and shifting consumer behavior. With shelter costs coolin...

Hosts Ellen Zentner and Julia Coronado break down the latest ADP data showing slowing private sector job growth and discuss what it means for the broader labor market. They explore whether AI, global trade, and immigration are playing a role in weaker hiring, and why government data remains essential for understanding employment trends—especially during a government shutdown. The hosts also previe...

In this episode of The Inflation Brief , hosts Greg Daco and Laura Rosner-Warburton unpack the latest CPI report , which shows notable increases in both headline and core CPI . From rising food prices to the impact of tariffs , the conversation explores what’s driving the current inflation landscape—and why it’s more complicated than simple demand-pull or cost-push narratives. Listen in as we dive...

Hosts Ellen Zentner and Julia Coronado break down the latest jobs report, preview the upcoming BLS benchmark revisions, and discuss mounting concerns about the U.S. statistical system. They examine how policy shifts—from tariffs and immigration measures to reductions in the government workforce—are shaping employment trends across key sectors such as construction, private education, and healthcare...

On this episode, Laura Rosner-Warburton is joined by special guest Claudia Sahm, Chief Economist at New Century Advisors, for a deep dive into the latest inflation data and what it means for markets and the Fed. They unpack the mixed CPI report, surprising tariff pass-through patterns, the “gut punch” from core services inflation, and the blockbuster PPI print that shook expectations. The conversa...

Hosts, Ellen Zentner and Julia Coronado , unpack the latest jobs report, highlighting lower-than-expected job growth and historically large downward revisions that signal a broader economic slowdown. They examine how these developments have shifted market expectations toward a potential Federal Reserve rate cut in September, with further cuts possible by year-end. The discussion also explores sect...

In this episode of ECON-versations with NABE , we bring you a special replay of the July 2025 Business Conditions Survey webinar—featuring timely insights into the current business climate and what lies ahead. How are U.S. businesses navigating rising costs and shifting policy expectations? The July 2025 NABE Business Conditions Survey reveals a measured response from firms, with mounting pressure...

In this episode of The Inflation Brief , Greg Daco and Laura Rosner-Warburton unpack the latest CPI report, highlighting how rising energy costs and power market dynamics are pushing consumer prices higher. They explore the inflationary impact of tariffs on goods like food and beverages, and introduce a new way to track price pressures in tariff-sensitive sectors. The conversation also covers emer...

ECON-versations with NABE's monthly series The Labor Brief , hosted by Ellen Zentner and Julia Coronado , returns with a timely analysis of the latest payroll report, released just before the July 4th holiday. They unpack weaker private employment figures, a slight dip in the unemployment rate, and signs of employer caution despite solid headline numbers. The conversation turns to the Federal Rese...

This is a webinar replay from June 16, 2025. In this episode of ECON-versations with NABE , we dive into the results of the June 2025 NABE Outlook Survey . Our panel of survey analysts unpacks the top concerns weighing on forecasters, including the economic impact of tariffs, weaker-than-expected labor market gains, and a growing federal deficit. Tune in for insights into what these findings mean...

In this episode of ECON-versations with NABE , hosts Greg Daco (Chief Economist at EY and NABE Vice President) and Laura Rosner-Warburton (Senior Economist and Founding Partner at MacroPolicy Perspectives) are joined by special guest Alan Detmeister, Senior Economist and Executive Director at UBS, for a deep dive into the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) trends and what they reveal about the U.S....

Welcome back to ECON-versations with NABE! In this episode, former NABE presidents Ellen Zentner and Julia Coronado break down the latest trends in the U.S. labor market—exploring the implications of slowing job growth, the ripple effects of employment data revisions, what restaurant hiring reveals about the state of tourism, the role of immigration in shaping the labor force, and more. Ellen is C...

📊 In a world awash with numbers, understanding how economic data are built—and what they really mean—is more important than ever. This one-hour webinar previews the 2025 Economic Measurement Seminar ⁠ , the go-to event for professionals who depend on high-quality, real-time economic data. You'll get a sneak peek into key topics covered at the full seminar, including: What's really behind...