Mike Walden

Jan 26, 2024

You Decide: Will the Fed Be Involved in Politics in 2024?

The Federal Reserve's decisions have far reaching implications. What impacts could the Fed's actions have in an election year? 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

Nov 3, 2023

You Decide: What Do Interest Rates Tell Us?

Economist Mike Walden shares information about interest rates and what interest rate changes mean for the economy. 

Oct 20, 2023

You Decide: Which Dominates, Bad or Good Economic News?    

Economist Mike Walden discusses both the bad news and the good news surrounding the economy and whether the signs for the future are a net plus or a net minus. 

Oct 6, 2023

You Decide: Is the Outlook Bright for Manufacturing?

Economist Mike Walden reflects on the past, present and future of manufacturing in North Carolina and beyond. 

Sep 22, 2023

You Decide: How Can Homeowners Cope With High Interest Rates?

Economist Mike Walden shares tips for navigating the current mortgage rates and economists’ mortgage predictions for the future.