May 30, 2025
NC State economist Mike Walden sheds light on the labyrinth of factors that impact inflation, rising prices and wages.
May 16, 2025
NC State economist Mike Walden takes a look at the health of the economy after the first quarter of 2025 and why some experts are worried about a recession.
May 2, 2025
By Mike Walden One of my favorite topics, both when I was teaching at NC State University and now as I continue to speak to various groups, is the Federal Reserve.…
Feb 7, 2025
The North Carolina economy has relied on several industries throughout its history. What’s new on the horizon that could shake things up for the state? NC State Economist Mike Walden sheds some light on the future of manufacturing.
Oct 4, 2024
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 —…
Sep 20, 2024
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.
Sep 6, 2024
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…
Aug 23, 2024
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.
Aug 9, 2024
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.
Jan 12, 2024
Economist Mike Walden weighs how inflation impacts the cost of living in North Carolina and what population growth might mean for the future.
