
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 199 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsGovernment | |||

Renee Haltom shares what the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond has learned from its business contacts and regional surveys about the impact of trade policy changes since last April. Haltom is a regional executive and vice president of sensing, engagem... more
Stephanie Norris and Davy Sell review the latest results of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond's Survey of Community College Outcomes, which examined the variety of ways that these colleges served different types of students and communities in the ... more
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
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This show features in-depth discussions with Richmond Fed economists and partners about monetary policy, macro data, regional economies, and financial systems. Episodes often reveal how data revisions, inflation readings, and policy shifts influence households, businesses, and communities. A standout element is the strong emphasis on data-driven insights from regional and national perspectives, plus occasional focus on the practical implications of federal policy for local economies. Listeners likely include finance professionals, policymakers, researchers, and students who want clear, evidence-based explanations of current economic dynamics and how they play out in real markets.
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Speaking of the Economy launched 5 years ago and published 199 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Speaking of the Economy include:
1. Suzanne Holland
2. Kate Keller
3. Zhu Wang
4. Thomas Lubik
5. Pierre Sarte
6. Sonya Waddell
7. Russell Wong
8. Anna Kovner
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