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2 weeks ago | 
lincolntimesnews.com | Mike Walden
Although I have lived and worked in North Carolina for almost 50 years, I wasn’t born in this wonderful state. I was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. Like many people, I continue to root for the professional sports teams of my youth. In my case, in the early years of my life, there was only one pro team to follow — the Cincinnati Reds.
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2 weeks ago | 
wral.com | Mike Walden
Although I have lived and worked in North Carolina for almost 50 years, I wasn’t born in our wonderful state. I was born and raised in Cincinnati. Like many people, I continue to root for the professional sports teams of my youth. In my case, in the early years of my life there was only one pro team to follow, and it was the Cincinnati Reds.
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2 weeks ago | 
themountaineer.com | Mike Walden
Price inflation was one of the top issues in the 2024 presidential election. People were tired of seeing big price jumps, especially if those increases were more than their income rose. Candidates promised that — if elected — inflation would be reduced. Recently, the latest inflation rate was released. The report was cheered by many because the annualized rate of 2.3% was the lowest in four years.
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3 weeks ago | 
jocoreport.com | Mike Walden
By Mike WaldenPrice inflation was one of the top issues in the 2024 presidential election. People were tired of seeing big price jumps, especially if those increases were more than their income rose. Candidates promised that — if elected — inflation would be reduced. Recently, the latest inflation rate was released. The report was cheered by many because the annualized rate of 2.3% was the lowest in four years.
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4 weeks ago | 
restorationnewsmedia.com | Corey Friedman |Mike Walden
Price inflation was one of the top issues in the 2024 presidential election. People were tired of seeing big price jumps, especially if those increases were more than their income rose. Candidates promised that — if elected — inflation would be reduced. Recently, the latest inflation rate was released. Many cheered the report because the annualized rate of 2.3% […]
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4 weeks ago | 
lincolntimesnews.com | Mike Walden
Price inflation was one of the top issues in the 2024 presidential election. People were tired of seeing big price jumps, especially if those increases were more than their income rose. Candidates promised that — if elected — inflation would be reduced. Recently, the latest inflation rate was released. The report was cheered by many because the annualized rate of 2.3% was the lowest in four years.
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1 month ago | 
themountaineer.com | Mike Walden
Recently, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released its quarterly Gross Domestic Product report, the first of the year and the first during the new Trump administration. Normally, this report is a “yawner” for most people and only gets the attention of economists and others who track the economy on a day-to-day basis. Yet this report was different. It motivated many to declare a “code red” condition for the economy. What do I mean by code red?
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1 month ago | 
journalpatriot.com | Mike Walden
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis recently released its quarterly GDP report, the first of 2025 and the first in the second Trump administration. This report normally is a “yawner” for most people, and only gets the attention of economists and others who track the economy on a day-to-day basis. This most recent report was different. It motivated many to declare a “code red” condition for the economy. What do I mean by code red? In everyday use, code red means a dangerous and dire situation.
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1 month ago | 
restorationnewsmedia.com | Corey Friedman |Mike Walden
Recently, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released its quarterly GDP report, the first of the year and the first during the new Trump administration. Normally, this report is a “yawner” for most people and only gets the attention of economists and others who track the economy on a day-to-day basis. Yet this report was different. It motivated many to […]
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1 month ago | 
journalpatriot.com | Mike Walden
One of my favorite topics, both when I was teaching at N.C. State University and now as I continue to speak to various groups, is the Federal Reserve. To me, the Federal Reserve — usually simply called “the Fed” — is interesting because it has the power to significantly influence the economy, yet many people are unaware of its powers and who controls that power. The question of who controls the Fed is an important issue of discussion today.
