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On today's Macrocast, guest host @mdpen and @MarketsPolicy discuss central bank developments in response to worsening inflation, the state of Build Back Better, and Democratic politics in the Senate.

Today's leaders must adapt to growing risks when it comes to public health, security, the environment, and more. But even when these risks are known, leaders are often unprepared to face them. In this edition of HPS Insights, General Stanley McChrystal and Anna Butrico, co-authors of Risk: A User's Guide , join HPS Partners Tony Fratto and Stacy Kerr to discuss how leaders should think about risk...

On this edition of the HPS Macrocast, Tony, John, and Brendan discuss the latest CPI number and monetary policy responses to inflation in the U.S. and abroad. They also talk about the debt ceiling, the latest Build Back Better bill developments, and the status of the EU post-Merkel.

 On this Jobs Day edition of the HPS Macrocast, Tony, John, and Brendan are joined by HPS' Stratton Kirton to discuss Jobs Day numbers, Chairman Powell's recent testimony on the potential inflation impacts of the Omicron variant, as well as OPEC's recent moves in the oil market. 

On this Black Friday edition of the HPS Macrocast, Tony, John, and Brendan are joined by John Dick to discuss the holiday shopping season and the expected impact of inflation and supply chain disruptions on consumer sentiment. The group also discusses Biden's renomination of Fed Chairman Powell, strategic oil reserve news, and the economic data to look for as we head into December.

On this week's Macrocast, Tony, John, and Brendan are joined by The Center for Strategic & International Studies' Stephanie Segal to discuss inflation concerns, the recent U.S.-China Summit, energy prices, and the reemergence of industrial policy.

On this week's Macrocast, Tony, John, and Brendan take an in-depth look at the latest inflation data and discuss which inflationary trends will persist and which will subside. Plus, the group breaks down an often overlooked element of investing: geostrategic risk.

In this edition of HPS Insights, HPS Managing Director Bryan DeAngelis sits down with former Senator Ben Nelson, the author of the new book “ Death of the Senate .” Senator Nelson discusses potential solutions for overcoming gridlock in "the world's greatest deliberative body," stories from his tenure, and his unique perspective on Senate norms and the filibuster. 

On today's Macrocast, ​Matt joins Tony, John, and Brendan ​to ​discuss October's job numbers, ​the effects of ​COVID-19 and supply chain disruptions on the economy, ​Chairman Powell's Fed announcements, and the potential votes on the infrastructure and reconciliation bills ​in Congress. 

On this week's Macrocast, Tony, John, and Brendan discuss the prospects of the infrastructure bill in the House, reconciliation, key factors influencing the Virginia gubernatorial election, and what the Fed can do to ease supply chain woes.

On today's Macrocast, Tony, John, and Brendan discuss inflation and global supply chain concerns, the potential impact of the infrastructure and reconciliation bills on economic growth, and more. 

On today's Macrocast, John Dick from CivicScience joins Bryan and Brendan to discuss the public's perspective on inflation. Plus, the gang breaks down the latest HPS Economic Sentiment Index reading, bank earnings, and the outlook for President Biden's nomination for Chair of the Federal Reserve. 

On this week's episode of the Macrocast, Tony, John, and Brendan are joined by Matt McDonald to break down the latest jobs numbers, including what they mean for the U.S. economy going forward and how they will influence Fed decision making. They also talk about gas price volatility around the world, the increase in the debt ceiling, infrastructure bill developments, and the upcoming Virginia Gover...

On today's episode of HPS Insights, Michael Steel, Partner at HPS, and Kelly Wanser, Executive Director at SilverLining, discuss the organization's work to drive research and policy on understanding and responding to near-term climate risk.

On today's Macrocast, Bryan, John, and Brendan discuss a hectic week on the Hill, from the averted government shutdown to the urgency surrounding the debt ceiling, infrastructure vote, and reconciliation package. The trio also dug into whether Federal Reserve Chair Powell will be renominated by Biden and how several other Fed governor and regional president seats are likely to be filled in the com...

On today's Macrocast, Tony, John, and Brendan are joined by former Treasury official Bob Dohner to discuss the consequences of the Evergrande debt crisis, its effects on Chinese domestic politics, the global economy, and U.S.-China relations. The group also looks ahead to next week's CPI numbers and the upcoming election in Germany.

HPS Partner Stacy Kerr and John and Brendan from Markets Policy Partners talk through the debt ceiling, budget negotiations, and the latest news from China. Plus, the gang discusses takeaways from California's recall election.

Bryan, John, and Brendan are joined by John Dick of Civic Science to discuss the implications of Biden's new vaccination plan and what that means for job seekers and return to office plans. They also talk about inflation and its impact on consumer spending—including how long spending habits during the pandemic can go on, and the potential of warming relations between the US & China.

On today's Macrocast, ​Matt McDonald and Market Policy Partners' John Fagan and Brendan Walsh discuss​ ​the broader economic implications of the disappointing August jobs data ​and ​China's recent heavy-handed anti-private sector activity.

On Today's Macrocast, Tony Fratto and Market Policy Partners' John Fagan and Brendan Walsh discuss regional FOMC Presidents' pushes to rollback quantitative easing measures as the economy recovers from the pandemic and as inflation increases. The group also discusses oil price fluctuations amidst perceived economic uncertainty.

In this edition of HPS Insights, HPS Partner Michael Steel sits down with Stewart McLaurin, President of the White House Historical Association and author of "James Hoban: Designer and Builder of the White House." Stewart and Michael discuss the work of the White House Historical Association and shed light on the story of James Hoban, an overlooked figure in American history whose legacy is known...

On this week's Macrocast, Tony, John, and Brendan share their thoughts on the state of consumer spending, potential Federal Reserve tapering, and recent corporate earnings. They also discuss economic developments in China and oil prices.

In this week's Macrocast, Tony, Brendan, and John discuss how the Chinese Communist Party is reacting to the global reach of their private sector companies. They also share their expectations for what's next on the infrastructure bill and upcoming changes in inflation.

On today's Macrocast, HPS's Matt McDonald and Market Policy Partners' Brendan Walsh are joined by John Dick of CivicScience to discuss July's job report and economic prospects amidst uncertainty over the Delta variant.

In this edition of HPS Insights, Managing Directors Bryan DeAngelis and Andrea Christianson and Associates Maggie Wang and Koby Gordon discuss HPS' latest quarterly analysis of members of Congress' tweets. They touch on declining mentions of COVID-19, rising mentions of infrastructure, and who holds the title of most prolific congressional tweeter.