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You Decide: Is the Fed Done Raising Interest Rates?

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NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Oct 4, 2024

You Decide: What Does the Fed’s Rate Cut Mean?

Recently the Federal Reserve (the Fed) made headlines by reducing its interest rate for the first time since 2020. Most analysts applauded the cut, and households —… 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Sep 20, 2024

You Decide: Why Is There Confusion About the Job Market?

Numbers about the economy are constantly thrown at us. Economist Mike Walden helps shed some light on how to interpret them and what they mean. 
Economist Mike Walden

Sep 6, 2024

You Decide: Can the President Control the Economy?

By Mike Walden With the presidential campaigns in full force, one question people are asking is if a president can control the economy. In fact, I’ve had this question put… 
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Aug 23, 2024

You Decide: Are We Headed for a Recession?

The economic outlook for 2024 started with optimism as inflation slowed while job growth remained steady. But could a recent dip in the stock market and cooling job growth signal an inevitable recession? You decide. 
Economist Mike Walden

Aug 9, 2024

You Decide: What Will AI Mean for North Carolina Jobs?

AI — short for “artificial intelligence”— is the technology wiz of the moment. One-third of businesses are now using AI, with the number expected to rapidly climb. 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Jan 12, 2024

You Decide: Are Living Costs and Inflation Lower in NC?

Economist Mike Walden weighs how inflation impacts the cost of living in North Carolina and what population growth might mean for the future. 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Dec 29, 2023

You Decide: Why Stop at an Inflation Rate Target of 2%?

Economist Mike Walden weighs the potential outcomes of slowing the inflation rate to nearly zero in 2024. 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Dec 15, 2023

You Decide: Will 2024 Be a Year of Two Economies?

As 2023 comes to a close, economist Mike Walden looks to the future to see what awaits us in 2024. 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Dec 1, 2023

You Decide: Are There Answers to Difficult Family Questions

How can a family grow when finances stand in the way? It’s enough to challenge even veteran NC State economist Mike Walden, who found no easy answers to a mom’s recent question. 

Nov 17, 2023

You Decide: Is the Fed Done Raising Interest Rates?

Economist Mike Walden reflects on the Federal Reserve’s handling of interest rates and what goes into the decision to raise or lower rates.