Professor Dave Explains
The Difference Between Fiscal and Monetary Policy
Governments are typically concerned with curbing both unemployment and inflation, and there are two ways they approach this, fiscal policy and monetary policy. These are tools that can be used to speed or slow economic growth. What are...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Could Household Debt Cause the Next Recession?
Colorado State economist Steve Pressman thinks so: in the next few years rising interest rates could squeeze household spending, and depress the economy.
TLDR News
$27,000,000,000,000: America’s National Debt Explained - TLDR News
In recent weeks America’s national debt has remerged as a major talking point. With Biden set to spend trillions on new initiatives, many in the Republican party are growing concerned by the scale of the debt. So in this video we explain...
ACDC Leadership
Monetary Policy and the Fed- EconMovies #9: Despicable Me
EconMovies explain economic concepts through movies. In this episode, I use Despicable Me to explain monetary policy, interest rates, and the role of banks in the economy.
The Wall Street Journal
How the Federal Reserve Plans to Tame Inflation
The Federal Reserve has announced plans to raise interest rates throughout this year. Hear from two experts as they discuss whether the Fed leadership can stop the U.S. from sliding into a recession.
ACDC Leadership
Will the US have massive INFLATION?
Everyone that’s been paying attention to the economy wants to know one thing: Is the United States going to have massive, uncontrolled inflation? In this video I answer that question and talk about how we got here.
ACDC Leadership
The Federal Reserve System- Quick Overview
A quick overview of the FED and monetary policy. Enjoy!
Curated Video
Lisa Cook stays on Federal Reserve Board as Supreme Court waits until January
New ReviewJustices to decide in 2026 whether Trump’s bid to oust Cook over disputed mortgage fraud claims was justified, as Fed faces pressure on interest rates. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Trump's Move To Fire FED's Lisa Cook Blocked By The Supreme Court
New ReviewThe U.S. Supreme Court has blocked former President Donald Trump’s attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, marking a significant legal intervention in the independence of the central bank. Lisa Cook, known for her expertise...
Curated Video
Interest rate historical impact
New ReviewWhat impact will the Federal Reserve rate cut have on you and the U.S. economy? (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Federal Reserve to lower interest rates by 0.25% for the first time in 2025
New ReviewThe Federal Reserve’s policy committee voted on Wednesday to cut interest rates as inflation stays above target and U.S. job growth slows. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Federal Reserve cuts rates by quarter point
New ReviewThe Federal Reserve’s policy committee voted on Wednesday to cut interest rates as inflation stays above target and U.S. job growth slows. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Federal Reserve cuts rates for the first time this year
New ReviewThe Federal Reserve’s policy committee voted on Wednesday to cut interest rates as inflation stays above target and U.S. job growth slows. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Federal Reserve expected to lower interest rates for the first time in 2025
New ReviewThe Federal Reserve’s policy committee will vote on Wednesday, with a rate cut likely as inflation stays above target and U.S. job growth slows. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Federal Reserve poised to lower interest rates amid slowing job growth
New ReviewThe Federal Reserve’s policy committee began a two-day meeting Tuesday, with a rate cut likely as inflation stays above target and U.S. job growth slows. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Lisa Cook remains on Fed Board for this week's meeting as legal battle continues
New ReviewThe Federal Open Market Committee of the Federal Reserve began two days of meetings Tuesday, with the group expected to approve lowering interest rates as economic pressures on the panel mount. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Fed Set to Cut Rates First Time Under Trump
New ReviewInvestors are worried about the increasing attacks on the independence of the federal reserve by US president Donald Trump. These actions include berating chair Jerome Powell to cut rates and firing governor Lisa Cook. Trump's attacks on...
Curated Video
Rising inflation and weakening job market raise fears of stagflation
New ReviewInflation continues to tick up, and new federal data shows a growing number of people are out of work. That combination could lead to stagflation, economists say. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Wall Street Stocks Falter After Bad Economic Week
New ReviewUsually Bad News on U.S. Jobs Has a Silver Lining as Far as Wall Street is Concerned. It Makes a Rate Cut by the Federal Reserve More Likely. More Borrowing, More Growth, Rising Shares and the Rest of It. But, With a Rate Cut This Month...
Curated Video
Trump Policies Shine on Precious Metals
New ReviewPrecious metals have been one of the strongest performing commodities this year, with gold rising more than 33 percent and touching multiple record highs.
Curated Video
U.S. Inflation Takes the Spotlight in the Week Ahead
New ReviewCentral banks seem to be going on their own paths, with the U.S. Federal reserve almost confirmed to cut rates this month. The real question is why can't central banks make their minds up on rate cuts? This week, interest rate...
Curated Video
First jobs report since Trump fired agency head shows hiring slowdown
New ReviewU.S. hiring slowed sharply in August with just 22,000 jobs added, the first BLS report since Trump fired its chief, as tariffs and federal layoffs weighed. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Gold hits record high above $3,500 an ounce
New ReviewGold prices have hit an all-time high, as global investors rush toward safe-haven assets amid rising geopolitical tensions and expectations of a U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut. The precious metal's rally is being fueled by fears of global...