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Speaking of the Economy

Richmond Fed
Inflation
Federal Reserve Bank Of Richmond
Unemployment Insurance
Economic Recovery
Covid-19
Price Stability
Labor Market
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Richmond Fed
Federal Reserve
Inflation Measurement
Workforce Development
Post-Pandemic Recovery
Maryland
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Housing Market
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Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index
Consumer Price Index

Speaking of the Economy is the podcast of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. In each episode, we'll hear from the Richmond Fed's economists and other experts at the Bank and in the communities we serve about the economic issues they are exploring.

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Suzanne Holland talks about the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond's recent visit to Martinsville to learn about the economic challenges and opportunities in the city and surrounding communities in southern Virginia. Kate Keller describes one issue in ... more

Zhu Wang discusses the emergence of "buy now, pay later" installment loans and shares his research on the potential impacts of this payment option on the credit risks of individuals and the stability of financial markets. Wang is vice president for r... more

Thomas Lubik reviews how widely used macroeconomic data like GDP is compiled and updated, and how the revision process strikes a balance between decisionmakers' needs for timeliness and accuracy. Lubik is a senior advisor in the Research department o... more

Pierre-Daniel Sarte and Sonya Waddell discuss the pricing data that the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond gathers from its monthly surveys of regional business activity and how that data can be used to inform inflation forecasts. Sarte is a senior adv... more

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Recent Guests

Pierre Sarte
Senior advisor at the Richmond Fed.
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
Episode: Predicting PCE Using the Richmond Fed's Regional Surveys
Zhu Wang
Vice president for research in financial and payment systems
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
Episode: The Demise of the Penny
Russell Wong
Senior economist in the research department
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
Episode: The Demise of the Penny
Huberto Ennis
Group Vice President for Micro, Macro and Financial Economics in the Research Department at the Richmond Fed
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
Episode: What's the Fed Doing with its Balance Sheet Now?
Tom Barkin
Richmond Fed President
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
Episode: Year in Review with Tom Barkin
Erika Bell
Community Development Regional Manager for North and South Carolina
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
Episode: The Power of Partnerships in Western North Carolina
Hunter Jones
Senior Business Analyst
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
Episode: The Power of Partnerships in Western North Carolina
Russ Harris
Executive Director of the Southwestern Commission
Southwestern Commission
Episode: The Power of Partnerships in Western North Carolina
Nathan Ramsey
Executive Director of Land of Sky Regional Council
Land of Sky Regional Council
Episode: The Power of Partnerships in Western North Carolina

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Tim Sablik
Senior economics writer at the Richmond Fed, focusing on various economic topics and implications for policy and community.

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What Happens When Consumers Buy Now and Pay Later?
Q: How has BNPL loan growth evolved according to CFPB data?
CFPB data show explosive growth early on, more than tenfold in the first two years, followed by a deceleration to about 30% year-over-year growth from 2021 to 2023, with total 2025 BNPL transaction value projected around $70 billion.
What Happens When Consumers Buy Now and Pay Later?
Q: What types of BNPL plans did you analyze and why focus on pay-in-for loans?
The analysis centers on a narrow BNPL definition—short-term, zero-interest pay-in-for loans repaid within six weeks—to isolate a segment with light credit checks and limited reporting to credit bureaus, which raises concerns about data visibility and financial stability.
Understanding the Economy as Data Revisions Happen
Q: Did you find any patterns to the revisions?
GDP revisions tend to be positive on average, indicating that initial estimates often underestimate economic strength.
Understanding the Economy as Data Revisions Happen
Q: Why are macro data revised so frequently?
Macroeconomic data are hard to measure, requiring extensive data collection efforts, which can lead to frequent revisions.
Predicting PCE Using the Richmond Fed's Regional Surveys
Q: How might this application of Richmond Fed survey data be used by monetary policy makers?
It helps to supplement information during periods of missing data, such as government shutdowns, providing insights into current PCE inflation.

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The episodes feature discussions centered around economic issues with a focus on practical insights and analysis. Topics frequently include inflation, consumer spending, labor markets, and the impact of various economic policies, particularly as they relate to the U.S. economy and rural communities. Notable is the podcast's emphasis on community engagement and partnerships, as guests—often experts and economists—collaborate with local organizations to address challenges and promote economic recovery and resilience. Unique elements include the exploration of regional economic disparities and detailed discussions on the Federal Reserve's policies and frameworks, offering listeners an authoritative perspective on current economic conditions an... more

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