Rachel Siegel

Join Greg Ipp from The Wall Street Journal and Rachel Siegel from The Washington Post as they dive into the intriguing dynamics of consumer behavior amidst rising inflation and tariffs. They discuss why despite gloomy economic sentiments, consumers are still spending. The conversation also highlights the tension between economic pressures and retail growth, along with insights on wealth taxes and their complications. Plus, a surprising anecdote about Putin’s visit to a NYC gas station adds a quirky twist to the economic narrative!

Rachel Siegel, a Washington Post reporter specializing in real estate economics, dives into the controversial leadership of Federal Housing Finance Agency director Bill Pulte. With a background reminiscent of Trump’s, Pulte leverages social media and confrontational tactics to combat mortgage fraud allegations against political figures. Siegel discusses how Pulte’s approach influences the mortgage market and the implications of data management for housing policies, raising important questions about governance and the future of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Nova Safo, a reporter on trade investigations, explains new uses of Sections 232 and 301 to reimpose import taxes. Rose Mora-Laurie, Wirecutter product investigator, exposes counterfeit skincare sold by third-party sellers and offers safer buying tips. Rachel Siegel, an economy reporter, breaks down recent GDP, inflation and Fed signals and what they mean for markets and policy.

David Gura, a national political correspondent at Bloomberg, and Rachel Siegel, an economics reporter at The Washington Post, dive into the complexities of inflation, Fed policy, and how delayed data impacts government decisions. Yasmin Tayeg, a staff writer at The Atlantic, discusses the global cocoa shortage and its effect on Halloween candy production. The guests explore how various income groups are adapting their spending habits and why a young graduate chose to seek employment overseas amid economic uncertainty.

Rachel Siegel, a reporter for the Washington Post covering the Federal Reserve and domestic economy, discusses the Fed's handling of physical cash, the vulnerable state of the commercial real estate market, potential issues for voters in the 2024 election, and more.