Oil, Cows and Taxes

About this episode

The episode discusses economic data, inflation, and recession probabilities with guest Matt Colyar.

The Inside Economics team is joined by Matt Colyar to discuss the week’s loaded economic data slate. First, Matt offers a detailed reaction to March’s hot CPI report – the first inflation data capturing effects from the conflict in the Middle East. Next, the group discusses how each is thinking about their recession probabilities in light of the tenuous ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran and the latest economic data. The group closes, of course, with the numbers game where Mark reveals that he doesn’t file his own taxes, and despite not eating meat, Cris provides an update on how America’s steakhouses are faring amid rising beef costs.

People in this episode

Hosts: Mark, Cris

Guest: Matt Colyar

Topics covered

• economic data
• inflation
• recession probabilities
• CPI report
• beef costs
• Middle East conflict

Keywords

• CPI report
• inflation
• recession
• Middle East
• beef costs
• economic data

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Moody's Analytics

Places: U.S., Iran, Middle East

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