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Listen "The Economy in Limbo - A Mid-Year Outlook"
Episode Synopsis
Markets are volatile, inflation is steady, and recession fears linger—but where do we really stand halfway through 2025? FHLBank Chicago's in-house Economist James Hotchkiss joins host Stephen Schumacher to break down the data, unpack consumer spending behavior, and explore what it all means for financial institutions.
Tune in to hear:
Why the economy feels stuck in “wait and see” mode
What recent retail and labor data suggest about consumer confidence
How housing trends differ dramatically across regions
What opportunities exist for financial institutions amid economic ambiguity
Tune in to hear:
Why the economy feels stuck in “wait and see” mode
What recent retail and labor data suggest about consumer confidence
How housing trends differ dramatically across regions
What opportunities exist for financial institutions amid economic ambiguity
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