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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 Cooperatives For...

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 . 

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, 2025 Government Shutdowns Q&A: Everything You Should Know-Tue, 09/16/2025 - 12:00 | Committee for a Responsible Federal Budge...

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 .

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, downl...

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 . 

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-20-2025 Contact the Economic & Market Watch team at economicresearch@nrucfc.coop . Visit us, download the d...

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 .

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...

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 .

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 . 

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...

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 .

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 .

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 . 

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 .

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, 1...

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, nrucfc.coop/Solutions . Sources: https://www.bls.gov/cpi/ https://www.cnbc.com/2025/03/21/income-you-...

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 med...

Join Sam Kem , senior economic research analyst at CFC, as she explores how different generations define "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 .

Join Antony Davies , director of economic research at CFC, as he breaks down the future value of your dollars at a rate of inflation above the Federal Reserve’s target.    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 .  Sources: https://f...

Join CFC's Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst, and Carolina Park, senior manager of Financial Tools & Analysis, as they use the new KRTA results to discover how distribution cooperatives handled the economic challenges of 2024. For questions and requests about the 2024 KRTA report, please contact your RVP or reach out to financialtools@nrucfc.coop . Contact the Economic & Market Wat...

Join Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst at CFC, as she looks at U.S.–Canada trade with Alisha Pinto, senior energy industry analyst of CFC's Utility Research & Policy team. Log into the CFC member website to see the webinar mentioned during the show: Beyond Inflation: Understanding the True Costs of Utility Equipment For questions and requests about industry research topics, please cont...

Join CFC expert John Suter, vice president of economic research, as he looks at worsening prospects for defaulting student loan borrowers and gauges the size of the problem nationwide. 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 .

Join Antony Davies, director of economic research at CFC, as he examines the CBO's record of rosier-than-reality forecasts.   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 .  Sources: https://www.cbo.gov/publication/61459 https://rollcall....