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Brett House @brettehouse.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
I joined @ppforumca.bsky.social’s WONK podcast with @gitanedesilva.bsky.social and host Michael Serapio to discuss Canada's steps to diversify its economic relations and how global interest can lead to investment and growth that serves Canadians. ppforum.ca/ppf-media/ca...
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Canada’s search for $1 trillion — and new friends - Public Policy Forum
Canada’s push to diversify its economy has taken some big steps: An international investment summit in Toronto; a trip by PM Mark Carney to the European Parliament to explore becoming an associate mem...
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Brett House @brettehouse.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Canadians support stronger economic ties with Europe. I spoke with Michael Serapio of @ctvnewsottawa.bsky.social about how simply exploring the possibility of associate EU membership could further progress on freer trade and more opportunities for Canadians. www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
ctvnews.ca
Closer ties with Europe could offer opportunities for Canada, but come with challenges
Canadians may welcome the prospect of closer ties with the European Union, but pollster Nik Nanos says the issue could become a political minefield for Prime Minister Mark Carney.
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Brett House @brettehouse.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Six months into the Iran war, air travel consumers are still facing its economic consequences. I discussed the factors behind stubbornly high airfare prices with Matt Sedensky of @apnews.com. apnews.com/article/iran...
apnews.com
Investors prosper and consumers pay as the Iran war exacts an uneven economic toll 6 months in
Six months after the U.S. and Israel launched their war against Iran, the direst economic predictions haven't come true.
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Brett House @brettehouse.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Pres. Trump's proposed election dividend cheques would push up the deficit, push up inflation, push up interest rates, and make the US economy weaker. @jessicadickler.bsky.social at @cnbc.com summed up views from Brian Bethune, @byheatherlong.bsky.social, and myself. www.cnbc.com/2026/09/10/t...
cnbc.com
Trump’s proposed $5,000 election dividend checks could fuel inflation, economists say
Economists say President Donald Trump’s promise of a $5,000 "dividend" check could stoke inflation, further straining household finances in the long run.
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Brett House @brettehouse.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
The US Treasury Secretary claimed his buyback of US bonds was successful, but it hasn't brought down yields, and it may cause them to rise as it doesn't address rising US public deficits and debt. I discussed the buybacks' drawbacks with Megan Cerullo of @cbsnews.com. www.cbsnews.com/news/us-trea...
cbsnews.com
Feds to buy up to $6 billion in Treasury bonds in move to ease borrowing costs
Wall Street analysts are skeptical that the Treasury Department's bond purchases can curb yields and lower U.S. borrowing costs.
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Brett House @brettehouse.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
The White House has scheduled a ban on a range of Canadian exports, including alcoholic beverages. I spoke with Megan Cerullo of @cbsnews.com about how the ban could raise costs for Americans and hurt consumer satisfaction. www.cbsnews.com/news/us-ban-...
cbsnews.com
How would consumers feel a U.S. ban on Canadian booze and other products?
One Canadian whiskey maker has found a workaround to Trump's Canadian alcohol ban.
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Brett House @brettehouse.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
As its relations with the US grow tense, Canada has begun to explore new trading partners. I spoke with Luis Melgar and @rachellerman.bsky.social of the @washingtonpost.com about how new competition could drive up prices for American businesses and consumers. wapo.st/4hm97YL
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Fed up with the U.S., Canada is aggressively seeking new trading partners
Strife with the U.S., including Trump’s tariffs, has pushed Canada to find new trading partners. That could ultimately raise prices for U.S. businesses.
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Brett House @brettehouse.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
As bond yields continue to rise, I discussed with @jessicadickler.bsky.social and Sarah Agostino of @cnbc.com their close ties to consumer rates and the impact Americans can expect to see on their monthly payments on mortgages, auto loans, and other debt. www.cnbc.com/2026/08/18/m...
cnbc.com
Bond yields are climbing. Here’s what that means for mortgages and other consumer borrowing
Long-term government bond yields have risen sharply in recent days. Higher bond yields push consumer borrowing costs up, sometimes immediately.
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Brett House @brettehouse.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Despite softer-than-expected July jobs and inflation data, borrowing costs for Americans are likely to stay high. I spoke with @cnbc.com's @jessicadickler.bsky.social on how weak Fed comms and bond yields are denting household finances. www.cnbc.com/2026/08/10/f...
cnbc.com
Interest rates may stay higher for longer. What that means for consumers
Any move toward higher rates would increase borrowing costs for consumers at a time when affordability pressures are already mounting.
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Brett House @brettehouse.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
In the context of the Fed’s July 29 monetary policy decision, I spoke with @cnbc.com’s @jessicadickler.bsky.social about how the Fed’s benchmark rate and the bond market impact Americans’ household budgets. www.cnbc.com/2026/07/27/f...
cnbc.com
Federal Reserve is likely to hold interest rates steady. Here's what that means for consumers
The Federal Reserve is expected to keep its overnight rate unchanged at the conclusion of its July meeting.
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Brett House @brettehouse.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Ottawa’s proposed Canada Strong Fund will be open to direct investment by Canadians, setting it apart from typical sovereign wealth funds. I spoke with Abby Hughes of CBC about how deposits into the fund could look. www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
cbc.ca
Canada is getting a sovereign wealth fund. What are they and how might this one work? | CBC News
Sovereign wealth funds are usually started with extra money that governments then use to invest. But the Canada Strong Fund will differ from wealth funds in some other countries, and there are plenty ...
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Brett House @brettehouse.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
The US Supreme Court recently affirmed the Fed’s independence. Earlier, I talked with @aimeepicchi.bsky.social of @cbsnews.com about the impact on markets of Pres. Trump’s efforts to fire Jerome Powell, who can sit on the FOMC til 2028. www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-t...
cbsnews.com
Why Jerome Powell — not Trump — will decide when the Federal Reserve chief exits the scene
President Trump would love to be finally rid of Fed Chair Jerome Powell. But firing him would kick up a legal firestorm and roil financial markets, experts said.
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Brett House @brettehouse.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
The Team Canada Strong program invests in the trades, typically male-dominated roles. In our piece for @theglobeandmail.com, @ethanlou.bsky.social, Ilona Dougherty and I discuss equitable support for young women that would strengthen the overall economy. www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...
theglobeandmail.com
Opinion: Ottawa spends $6-billion subsidizing trades – for young men. What about young women?
The key to navigating demographic and employment shifts and supporting economic prosperity is hiding in plain sight
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Karl Schamotta @karl-schamotta.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Not sure there's an economist working today who speaks with a wider range of audiences. @brettehouse.bsky.social's range is just crazy:
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Brett House @brettehouse.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
With Spirit Airlines out of business, the US airline industry is set to become more concentrated and less competitive. I discussed the potential impact this could have on consumers with @zlwichter.bsky.social of @usatoday.com. www.usatoday.com/story/travel...
usatoday.com
Spirit's collapse erased 5 million seats. Here's what happened next
Spirit Airlines was a boon to two of its former competitors as JetBlue and Frontier stood poised to pick up more customers.
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Brett House @brettehouse.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
As Chair Warsh takes the helm, I looked back on Jerome Powell’s Fed legacy with @andyreports.bsky.social for @aljazeera.com. www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026...
aljazeera.com
Jerome Powell: Steering the US Fed through COVID-19 and political pressures
Trump’s aggressive push for interest rate cuts shaped Powell’s Fed legacy during his tumultuous leadership.
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Brett House @brettehouse.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
After the dramatic rise and fall of rental car company Avis’s stock price, I discussed the circumstances that create a “short squeeze” with @marketplace.org’s Caleigh Wells. www.marketplace.org/story/2026/0...
marketplace.org
When can a "short squeeze" happen to a company?
The rollercoaster that car rental company Avis has been experiencing in the last month turns out to be a good example of the phenomenon.
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Brett House @brettehouse.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
I discussed President Trump’s unfulfilled promise of tariff dividend checks with @ibtimes.bsky.social's Bernadette Tixon. Estimates show the cost of these checks would outweigh tariff revenue, which Americans largely paid for via higher prices in the first place. www.ibtimes.co.uk/trump-tariff...
ibtimes.co.uk
'When Did I Promise $2,000 Checks?': Trump Disowns His Own Truth Social Post as Experts Say Odds Are 'Effectively Zero'
President Trump's promise of a $2,000 tariff dividend is questioned due to legal challenges and fiscal impracticalities, leaving many Americans uncertain about the pledge's fulfillment.
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Brett House @brettehouse.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
International sporting events are rarely a good deal for the residents of their host cities. Following initial ticket drops for the LA 2028 Olympics, I spoke with @vox.com’s Alex Abad-Santos about how the Games often strain city budgets and infrastructure. www.vox.com/culture/4867...
vox.com
The great 2028 Olympic ticket crashout, explained
Organizers promised LA 2028 tickets would be accessible and affordable. It didn’t feel that way when I tried to buy them.
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Julia Coronado @jc-econ.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
As a new Fed Chair casts doubt on offical statistics after the Aministration drastically cut their funding, it is worth remembering how and why we created federal statistics agencies in the first place...they reduce scope for gaslighting the public www.aeaweb.org/articles/pdf...
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Brett House @brettehouse.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
🇨🇦 Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦 youtu.be/2U8t0by4tfw?...
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Joni Mitchell: A Case of You, 1974.04.22
YouTube video by Terra Sanctum 🌏
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Brett House @brettehouse.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
It could take months for cheaper oil to make its way through supply chains, meaning consumer prices won’t come down right away. I spoke with Emma Ockerman of @yahoofinance.com about the Fed’s approach to inflation targeting in the aftermath of the Iran war. finance.yahoo.com/economy/poli...
finance.yahoo.com
Inflation check: Even with gas prices coming down, overall costs will be slower to retreat
Though gas prices are falling, perhaps putting the worst of bruising inflation in the rearview, it's not clear that Americans can expect a dramatic salve for their strained pocketbooks anytime soon.
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Brett House @brettehouse.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
AI is reshaping businesses and their expectations for MBA graduates. I spoke to @jonathansperling.bsky.social on a @columbiabusiness.bsky.social panel with Gracy Sarkissian about the skills that students need to thrive in the era of AI-supported work. business.columbia.edu/insights/AI-...
business.columbia.edu
AI and the MBA: Preparing for a changing job market | Columbia Business School
As AI raises the bar for MBAs, Columbia Business School is exploring how students can build AI fluency and prepare for the roles that are still taking shape.
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Brett House @brettehouse.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
I joined Y a pas deux matins pareils hosted by Nicolas Haddad to discuss Trump’s State of the Union Address, tariffs, and what they could mean for trade, prices, and North American supply chains. ici.radio-canada.ca/ohdio/premie...
ici.radio-canada.ca
L'économie avec Philippe de Montigny | OHdio | Radio-Canada
Écoutez l’extrait de l’émission Y a pas deux matins pareils : L'économie avec Philippe de Montigny
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Brett House @brettehouse.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
CNBC’s Jessica Dickler asked me what the Supreme Court’s tariff ruling means for Donald Trump’s proposed $2,000 “tariff dividend” checks. Even if the White House finds a legal pathway to keep tariffs in place, Congress would still have to authorize any rebate program. www.cnbc.com/2026/02/23/t...
cnbc.com
The odds of Trump's $2,000 tariff dividend checks are 'now effectively zero,' expert says
President Trump previously suggested issuing "tariff dividend" checks. After the Supreme Court struck down his tariffs policy, that's unlikely, experts say.
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Brett House @brettehouse.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
I spoke with @apnews.com's Rio Yamat and @maetron.bsky.social for @pbsnews.org about what a pause or end to the Iran War means for the American consumer. Even when oil starts moving, reductions in grocery and air travel prices could be months away. www.pbs.org/newshour/amp...
pbs.org
Higher prices for gas, groceries and flights will outlast Iran war, analysts say
The fighting disrupted not only fuel supplies but also the supply chains for fertilizer, food and even footwear.
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Brett House @brettehouse.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Looking ahead at Warsh’s term, I spoke with @forbes.com’s @dchemtob.bsky.social about the role of the chair in maintaining Fed independence amid White House pressure to cut interest rates. www.forbes.com/sites/daniel...
forbes.com
Forbes Daily: The Fed Signals It Could Hike Interest Rates This Year
Today’s Forbes Daily covers when to expect SpaceX in your 401(k), SpaceX shares dip, Michael Dell surpasses Larry Ellison, critics blast U.S. Iran peace deal and more.
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Brett House @brettehouse.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
In addition to driving up prices, the Iran war has added to rattles in the already-shaky market for private credit. I spoke with @businessinsider.com’s Samuel O’Brient about how the war exacerbates the market’s pre-existing weaknesses. www.businessinsider.com/economist-co...
businessinsider.com
A Columbia economist explains how the Iran war could hurt an already-fragile private credit market
Private credit has already been on its heels for months as institutions have fielded a flood of redemption requests.
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Brett House @brettehouse.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
If done right, the new Canadian sovereign wealth fund could help promising start-ups and innovators stay in Canada and rely less on foreign capital. My piece for @macleans.bsky.social explores the factors that could make the Canada Strong Fund a success. macleans.ca/economy/sove...
macleans.ca
Canadian Companies Need Cash. Is a Sovereign Wealth Fund the Answer? - Macleans.ca
Our pension funds and asset managers control $10 trillion. The Canada Strong Fund could put more of it to work at home.
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Brett House @brettehouse.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Even as the price of crude falls back to pre-war levels, an immediate drop in gas prices is unlikely. I discussed the Iran war’s long-term impact on the economy with Gregory Schmidt, @rebeccafelliott.bsky.social, and Lisa Friedman of @nytimes.com. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/26/b...
nytimes.com
Oil Prices Return to Prewar Levels, Four Months Later
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Brett House @brettehouse.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
AI is reshaping businesses and their expectations for MBA graduates. I spoke to @jonathansperling.bsky.social on a @columbiabusiness.bsky.social panel with Gracy Sarkissian about the skills that students need to thrive in the era of AI-supported work. business.columbia.edu/insights/AI-...
business.columbia.edu
AI and the MBA: Preparing for a changing job market | Columbia Business School
As AI raises the bar for MBAs, Columbia Business School is exploring how students can build AI fluency and prepare for the roles that are still taking shape.
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Brett House @brettehouse.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
If done right, the new Canadian sovereign wealth fund could help promising start-ups and innovators stay in Canada and rely less on foreign capital. My piece for @macleans.bsky.social explores the factors that could make the Canada Strong Fund a success. macleans.ca/economy/sove...
macleans.ca
Canadian Companies Need Cash. Is a Sovereign Wealth Fund the Answer? - Macleans.ca
Our pension funds and asset managers control $10 trillion. The Canada Strong Fund could put more of it to work at home.
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Brett House @brettehouse.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
In addition to driving up prices, the Iran war has added to rattles in the already-shaky market for private credit. I spoke with @businessinsider.com’s Samuel O’Brient about how the war exacerbates the market’s pre-existing weaknesses. www.businessinsider.com/economist-co...
businessinsider.com
A Columbia economist explains how the Iran war could hurt an already-fragile private credit market
Private credit has already been on its heels for months as institutions have fielded a flood of redemption requests.
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Brett House @brettehouse.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Looking ahead at Warsh’s term, I spoke with @forbes.com’s @dchemtob.bsky.social about the role of the chair in maintaining Fed independence amid White House pressure to cut interest rates. www.forbes.com/sites/daniel...
forbes.com
Forbes Daily: The Fed Signals It Could Hike Interest Rates This Year
Today’s Forbes Daily covers when to expect SpaceX in your 401(k), SpaceX shares dip, Michael Dell surpasses Larry Ellison, critics blast U.S. Iran peace deal and more.
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Brett House @brettehouse.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
I spoke with @apnews.com's Rio Yamat and @maetron.bsky.social for @pbsnews.org about what a pause or end to the Iran War means for the American consumer. Even when oil starts moving, reductions in grocery and air travel prices could be months away. www.pbs.org/newshour/amp...
pbs.org
Higher prices for gas, groceries and flights will outlast Iran war, analysts say
The fighting disrupted not only fuel supplies but also the supply chains for fertilizer, food and even footwear.
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Armine Yalnizyan @armineyalnizyan.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Greatpiece by Ilona Dougherty and @brettehouse.bsky.social. So obvious, but so very little comment on the girl/boy job split in industrial strategy. THANK YOU for using my chart from @jasonkirby.bsky.social's Globe "Charts To Watch" charatapalooza this year. www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...
theglobeandmail.com
Opinion: Ottawa spends $6-billion subsidizing trades – for young men. What about young women?
The key to navigating demographic and employment shifts and supporting economic prosperity is hiding in plain sight
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Brett House @brettehouse.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
I joined Y a pas deux matins pareils hosted by Nicolas Haddad to discuss Trump’s State of the Union Address, tariffs, and what they could mean for trade, prices, and North American supply chains. ici.radio-canada.ca/ohdio/premie...
ici.radio-canada.ca
L'économie avec Philippe de Montigny | OHdio | Radio-Canada
Écoutez l’extrait de l’émission Y a pas deux matins pareils : L'économie avec Philippe de Montigny
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Brett House @brettehouse.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
CNBC’s Jessica Dickler asked me what the Supreme Court’s tariff ruling means for Donald Trump’s proposed $2,000 “tariff dividend” checks. Even if the White House finds a legal pathway to keep tariffs in place, Congress would still have to authorize any rebate program. www.cnbc.com/2026/02/23/t...
cnbc.com
The odds of Trump's $2,000 tariff dividend checks are 'now effectively zero,' expert says
President Trump previously suggested issuing "tariff dividend" checks. After the Supreme Court struck down his tariffs policy, that's unlikely, experts say.
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Brett House @brettehouse.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
I joined John Kiernan on PennyWise to break down what a 10% cap on credit card interest rates would really do to household finances and the broader economy. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...
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10% Credit Card Rate Cap: Winners, Losers & Alternatives
Podcast Episode · PennyWise: Personal Finance & Travel Tips · February 10 · 19m
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Brett House @brettehouse.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Tekedia’s Samuel Nwite flagged what Donald Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve could mean for rate policy and Fed independence as Jerome Powell’s term ends in May. www.tekedia.com/trump-names-...
tekedia.com
Trump Names Kevin Warsh as Next Fed Chair, Raising Stakes for U.S. Rate Policy and Central Bank Independence - Tekedia
President Donald Trump has nominated Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve, a move that signals a possible shift in U.S. monetary policy as the administration presses fo...
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Public Policy Forum @ppforumca.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Join us for a conversation with emerging public policy leaders on extreme weather and climate resilience. The 2025-26 @actioncanada.bsky.social Fellows will present policy findings and recommendations developed through 10 months of interviews, consultations and research across the country.
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Brett House @brettehouse.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
CNBC’s Jessica Dickler asked me what Donald Trump’s pick of Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve could mean for consumers as Jerome Powell’s term ends in May. www.cnbc.com/2026/01/30/t...
cnbc.com
What Trump's choice of Kevin Warsh for Fed chair may mean for consumers
Trump's choice for Fed chair could have far-reaching consequences for almost all consumer borrowing costs and savings rates.
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Brett House @brettehouse.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
@forbes.com Danielle Chemtob asked me about the Fed's decision to hold rates steady at its January 28 meeting. The rate decision was a sideshow. The real story was the ongoing pressure campaign against Federal Reserve independence. www.forbes.com/sites/daniel...
forbes.com
Forbes Daily: Fed Reserve Keeps Interest Rates Steady Despite Trump
Today’s Forbes Daily newsletter covers the S&P 500 new record high, Tesla & Meta report earnings, OpenAI’s social media ambition, Amazon layoffs, Trump accounts and more.
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Brett House @brettehouse.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
A 10% cap on credit card interest rates sounds like instant relief for US consumers. It risks becoming a negative shock to credit access. When you cap rates in a high-risk market, you do not eliminate risk. I spoke with Sheryl Estrada for Fortune. fortune.com/2026/01/16/w...
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Public Policy Forum @ppforumca.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
We’re looking forward to having @brettehouse.bsky.social, economics professor at @columbiauniversity.bsky.social, back as a panel moderator at #GrowthSummit2026 in Toronto!
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Brett House @brettehouse.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
I spoke with Alex Abad-Santos for @vox.com about how airlines segment and unbundle the flying experience, then use consumer data to optimize fees and “premium” add-ons. www.vox.com/culture/4760...
vox.com
Why expensive airline “premiums” don’t feel special at all
From getting to pick your seat to boarding in a better zone, airlines have turned “premium” add-ons into big profits.
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Justin Wolfers @justinwolfers.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
"Trade is not fundamentally about competition. It's not us versus Canada. It's us and Canada." It's really about cooperation. And if the United States won't cooperate reliably with Canada, we shouldn't be surprised when Canada looks for new friends to cooperate with. And Americans miss out.
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Brett House @brettehouse.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
An attack on Fed independence is not a tactic. It is a self-inflicted wound. Undermine the Fed and consumers pay for it over time through higher inflation risk, higher long-term rates, and market volatility. I spoke w/ Gregory Iacurci and Jessica Dickler for @cnbc.com. www.cnbc.com/2026/01/12/f...
cnbc.com
What the Justice Department investigation of Fed Chair Powell may mean for your money
The Justice Department's criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell could have far-reaching impacts on consumer wallets, economists say.
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Brett House @brettehouse.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
One 2025 AI surprise: the scale of data-centre investment and how much it is showing up in U.S. growth, with potential to crowd out other capital spending. My contribution in Columbia Business School's Digital Future faculty roundup by Jonathan Sperling: business.columbia.edu/insights/dig...
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Brett House @brettehouse.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
In Jason Kirby’s 2026 Charts for @theglobeandmail.com, I look at how Ottawa’s push to increase investment inevitably means that Canada will see larger capital inflows and bigger trade deficits in the years ahead—and that’s a good thing! www.theglobeandmail.com/business/int...
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