The Fed's focus: inflation and labor

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And 🔈 Listen to What the Hack?, an award-winning, true cybercrime podcast: https://pod.link/1571482669Dana Peterson, Chief Economist at The Conference Board, presents data that CEOs globally are highly uncertain about tariffs, geopolitics, and AI returns, so they are holding back on hiring and major investments despite consumers continuing to spend.*This video was recorded on January 16, 2026.To get 5% off of your CoolWallet purchase, use my link: https://www.coolwallet.io/discount/davidcwSubscribe to my free newsletter: https://davidlinreport.substack.com/Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/510WZMFaqeh90Xk4jcE34sListen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-david-lin-reportFOLLOW DANA PETERSON:The Conference Board website: https://www.conference-board.org/north-america/index.cfmX (@conferenceboard): https://x.com/ConferenceboardFOLLOW DAVID LIN:X (@davidlin_TV): https://x.com/davidlin_TVTikTok (@davidlin_TV): https://www.tiktok.com/@davidlin_tvInstagram (@davidlin_TV): https://www.instagram.com/davidlin_tv/For business inquiries, reach me at david@thedavidlinreport.comDISCLAIMER: This video is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a licensed financial professional before making any investment decisions.The views and opinions expressed by guests are solely their own and do not represent the views of this channel. Any forecasts or forward-looking statements are based on personal opinions and are not guarantees of future performance.This channel may include sponsors or affiliates. Their inclusion does not constitute an endorsement, and the channel is not responsible for the performance, claims, or actions of any sponsor, affiliate, or third party.No content in this video should be interpreted as a solicitation to buy or sell any securities or assets. Investments carry risk, including the potential loss of principal.0:00 - Intro.1:14 - Primary economic indicators for 20264:10 - The Fed6:49 - Recession9:49 - K-shaped economy11:22 - CEO survey results14:41 - Geopolitical risks17:13 - Labor market19:35 - AI paradox22:32 - Money supply25:23 - The Confidence gap29:32 - Economic growth outlook31:10 - How to become ‘Chief Economist’#economy #ceo #wallstreet