Claudia Sahm: "There Are Problems Under the Hood"

Claudia Sahm: "There Are Problems Under the Hood"

From Wealthion - Be Financially Resilient by Wealthion

July 1, 2026 · 36 min

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Claudia Sahm discusses economic indicators, the labor market, and potential recession risks in an interview with Maggie Lake.

She’s the woman behind the famous Sahm Rule — an economic indicator that flags when a recession is ahead — and on a day we saw a slowdown in hiring and just one day prior to the new jobs report, Claudia Sahm, who spent 12 years as an economist at the Fed, sits down with Maggie Lake and gives her expert insights into jobs and “job hugging”, a potential recession, AI and an insider’s view into Kevin Warsh and the new Fed. If you want to know what’s ahead, it’s a must see interview. 💡 Claudia Sahm explains why a recession isn't her base case—but that doesn't mean investors should be complacent. Get a free portfolio review with Wealthion's endorsed financial advisors to prepare for multiple economic scenarios: https://bit.ly/4bmDXOq 💡Attend Rick Rules’ Natural Resource Symposium in Boca Raton this July, click here for in-person and virtual tickets: https://cvent.me/XOqdLa?via=Wealthion Chapters: 00:00 Claudia Sahm: Why She's Not Predicting a Recession 03:57 Is the Stock Market Propping Up the Economy? 07:34 The Truth About Today's Labor Market 08:25 Will AI Actually Destroy Jobs? 10:44 Why Hiring Has Stalled Despite a Strong Economy 13:40 Should the Fed Overhaul Economic Data…

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Host: Maggie Lake

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