Segments From This Episode

• GDP shows spenders keep spending despite high interest rates

  by Kristin Schwab

  

  Economic growth was healthy in 2024, coming in at 2.8% compared to 2.9% in 2023. The continuing expansion is driven by consumers.

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• The Fed’s Tealbook ponders alternate economic scenarios

  by Justin Ho

  

  At his press conference on Wednesday, Fed chair Jay Powell mentioned the Tealbook, a report that looks at the current state of the economy and various economic forecasts. Those alternate scenarios can help the Fed be better prepared if the economy plays out in an unexpected way.

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• Inside the AI web search wars

  by Matt Levin

  

  AI-powered Google competitors are trying to figure out how to grab search revenue without losing users who are wary of advertising.

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• Is the United States ready for an older workforce?

  by Kai Ryssdal, Nela Richardson, Andie Corban and Maria Hollenhorst

  

  An aging population has transformed the local economy of Cumberland County, Tennessee. What lessons can be learned for the broader economy?

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