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How are you doing, consumer?
Sep 16, 2024

How are you doing, consumer?

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Retail sales data out Tuesday morning will offer a peek into how consumers are doing right now.

Segments From this episode

Growth in holiday spending to ease this year, Deloitte predicts

Sep 16, 2024
Spending jumped 15% in 2021 and more than 7% in 2022, but analysts expect "normal" growth of 2.3% to 3.3% for the season in 2024.
Though the labor market is solid, credit card debt is up and the savings rate is down — all of which may impact holiday shopping.

Is the world in interest rate-cutting mode?

It is a big week, economically speaking: We’ll get interest rate decisions from the Federal Reserve here in the U.S., plus the Bank of England and Bank of Japan. Julia Coronado is founder and President of MacroPolicy Perspectives. She joins the program to discuss her predictions.

The real-world backlash against "digital nomads"

The digital nomad lifestyle has exploded in popularity as the worst of the pandemic is increasingly in the rearview mirror. The number of people traveling full-time while working remotely is expected to reach 60 million by 2030, according to research by consultancy firm MBO Partners. More than 70 countries now have specific visas for nomads, but there’s been a backlash in some cities.

The team

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC
Kelly Silvera Executive Producer
Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer
Alex Schroeder Producer
Erika Soderstrom Producer
Ariana Rosas Producer
Nic Perez Director/Producer
Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer
John Bruington Media Producer
Jesson Duller Media Producer
Brian Allison Technical Director
James Graham Producer, BBC
Jo Critcher Producer, BBC
Naomi Rainey Producer, BBC