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5 min read🎙️ The Voices & The Context
- The Format: Fast-paced news podcast (Marketplace Morning Report) blending host narration, expert interviews, reporter segments, and ads into a daily economic update.
- The Key Players:
- Host: David Brancaccio, sharp-witted anchor guiding the show with quick transitions and banter.
- Guests/Experts: Susan Schmidt (portfolio manager at Exchange Capital Resources, stock market insights); Daniel Ackerman (Marketplace reporter on Boeing); Chris Farrell (senior economics contributor, forecasting deep dive).
- The Vibe: Educational and professional with light banter—informative on macroeconomics, optimistic on markets, skeptical on predictions; quick tempo keeps it engaging without high drama.
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What you'll learn
- 1 (00:00) **🎙️ Introduction: Susan Schmidt**
- 2 (01:15) **Labor Market and Fed Policy**
- 3 (02:00) **Tech Stocks and AI Optimism**
- 4 (04:52) **Boeing's Quarterly Revenue Surge**
- 5 (06:20) **The Value of Economic Forecasts**
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Show Notes
We’ve been deluged with the annual economic and market forecasts that traditionally mark the turn of a new year. Is it worth paying attention to these forecasts, or are they a waste of time? Maybe a little bit of both? Today, we're joined by Marketplace senior economics contributor Chris Farrell to assess their worth. But first, we'll discuss some of the forecasts and market conditions the Federal Reserve has in mind at this week's meeting. And, Boeing’s revenue is up, as are its airplane delivery numbers.
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