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Moody's Talks - Inside Economics

Moody's Analytics
Inflation
Federal Reserve
Labor Market
Tariffs
Consumer Spending
Housing Market
Consumer Price Index
Artificial Intelligence
GDP
Jobs Report
Unemployment Rate
Interest Rates
Job Growth
U.S. Economy
Immigration
Oil Prices
Wage Growth
Job Market
Immigration Policy
Mortgage Rates

Join Chief Economist Mark Zandi, Marisa DiNatale and Cristian deRitis as they discuss key indicators and other aspects of the global economy. Contact us at insideeconomics@moodys.com. Visit online at www.economy.com/economicview

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Recent Guests

Gaurav Ganguly
Head of International Economics at Moody's Analytics, guest on episode
Moody's Analytics
Episode: Unwrapping the Global Economy
Wayne Best
Chief Economist of Visa
Visa
Episode: The (Not So) Great Wealth Transfer
Ben Harris
Director of Economic Studies at the Brookings Institution
Brookings Institution
Episode: AI Series: Can AI Fix the Deficit?
Ara Kharazian
Lead economist at Ramp; runs economics lab
Ramp
Episode: The AI Series: Adoption Ramps Up
Michael Guckes
Chief Economist, ConstructConnect
ConstructConnect
Episode: The AI Series: The Data Center Buildout
Ernie Tedeschi
Chief Economist at Stripe
Stripe
Episode: More Science Than Fiction
Darrell Spence
Economist at Capital Group
Capital Group
Episode: The AI Series: A Question of Timing
David Autor
Daniel and Gail Rubenfeld Professor of Economics at MIT; newly head of the Department of Economics at MIT
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Episode: The AI Series: The Value of Labor
Dante D'Antonio
Economist guest joining for the discussion
MIT? (as referenced in context) / Moody's Analytics collaboration
Episode: Painful Jobs Report, Painful Podcast

Hosts

Mark Zandi
Host; Chief Economist, Moody's Analytics
Marisa DiNatale
Co-host; Moody's Analytics
Cristian deRitis
Co-host; Moody's Analytics

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 754 ratings
  • Elitist Establishment Echo Chamber

    This podcast puts Trump Derangement Syndrome on full display. They have many guests on the program to agree with each other and inflate their egos. Not sure why they need so many people to say the same thing.

    I guess these failed elitists need to reaffirm their relevance amidst the crumble of their corrupt institutions due to their utter incompetence and continued loss of trust.

    I’m a regular listener to understand their thinking to craft my investment strategies informed by their ignorance.

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    Resonates
    United States2 months ago
  • Love this show, love Mark, Marisa, & Cristian - but the first AI episode hard to listen to…

    I love the show…but first episode on AI works much better on YouTube than on podcast - somehow seeing talking heads makes all the umming and ahhing and incomplete sentences less distracting ….…….Zooming out to the podcast overall: Reasonable dialogue, collegial interaction between the hosts…such a great model for podcasting, finance, and working together.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Refined Taster
    United States2 months ago
  • Love this show, love Mark, Marisa, & Cristian

    Reasonable dialogue, collegial interaction between the hosts…such a great model for podcasting, finance, and working together.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Refined Taster
    United States3 months ago
  • Love this show, love Mark, Marisa, & Cristian

    Reasonable, collegial…such a great model for podcasting, finance, and working together.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Refined Taster
    United States4 months ago
  • Great content

    Love that there are no ads!!! Amazing content and conversations. Thank you Moody’s team!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A13ņ
    United States4 months ago

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Reasonable dialogue and collegial interaction set a model for finance podcasting
Sometimes conversations lean toward politics; more balance could help diverse audiences
No ads; strong content and conversations
Chit-chat is welcome and helps listeners relate to the hosts
Informative and entertaining with data-driven insights

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Unwrapping the Global Economy
Q: Which stat would you choose to track the health of the labor market without revisions, and why?
Payroll employment or unemployment rate were discussed; unemployment is praised for its stability and limited revisions, while payrolls are more volatile but directly influence market expectations; the debate highlighted a trade-off between accuracy and immediacy.
Unwrapping the Global Economy
Q: What would be the one data point the panel would want to receive accurately every month, with no revisions?
GDP was suggested by one guest as the most comprehensive indicator, but others pointed to unemployment as a stable, less-revised metric; the group discussed tradeoffs and suggested GDP or unemployment depending on what decision-makers value most for timely interpretation.
AI Series: Can AI Fix the Deficit?
Q: Do you model equity market outcomes in your AI-deficit scenarios, or focus on national income and broader channels?
Equity markets are not explicitly modeled; scenarios focus on national income and the knock-on effects on tax bases, with caveats about possible recessions or equity busts that could alter the deficit trajectory.
AI Series: Can AI Fix the Deficit?
Q: From your perspective, what is the current state of the fiscal outlook and how dark is the deficit picture?
The panel emphasizes a persistent structural gap between spending and revenues, with the potential for a sizable long-term deficit unless policy changes are enacted; AI could alter this if productivity gains materialize but risks remain from demographic and debt dynamics.
AI Series: Can AI Fix the Deficit?
Q: Is AI a routine part of your daily workflow and research at Brookings?
Yes, AI is used widely, particularly among younger researchers for coding, and as an editor-like assistant to improve writing and check analysis, though human review remains essential.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Moody's Talks

What is Moody's Talks about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers economics-focused analysis of U.S. and global indicators, with a steady rotation of guests from think tanks, government-linked research, and industry analytics. Discussions typically dissect inflation readings, labor markets, policy signals from the Fed, and the evolution of growth drivers such as AI, energy, and credit conditions, often weaving in practical anecdotes and market implications for investors and business leaders. Notable is the blend of data-driven rigor with accessible banter, plus occasional deep-dives into sector-specific dynamics (autos, housing, energy) and the rising influence of technology on productivity and inflation. The format tends to prioritize clear interpretation of numbers, a forward-looking po... more

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