Episode 1, Season 2: In this episode, Dean Baker and renowned macroeconomist Claudia Sahm discuss the economic shocks from attacking Iran and the Federal Reserve’s policy stance amid geopolitical tensions. Gain insights into how global events influence US inflation, energy markets, and monetary policy decisions.

• Claudia Sahm joined New Century Advisors in April 2024 as Chief Economist, focusing on macroeconomic and financial market trends. She is a highly regarded expert on the macroeconomy, forecasting, and monetary and fiscal policy with many years of experience advising key decision-makers at the Federal Reserve, White House, and Congress. Claudia also developed the Sahm Rule, a closely followed recession indicator.
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