On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson is joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss Ben Bernanke's comments this morning on the job market, what it will take to spur growth and we'll ask if Bernanke is the right man for the job.
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Will Average Americans Benefit from the Foreclosure Settlement?
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss the recent foreclosure settlement, why it's not that bad for banks, and whether or not there is another round of QE on the horizon.
Is There No Longer a Shared “American Way of Life”?
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss the Fed's interest rate announcement, the divided cultural experiences of America's upper and lower class, and whether or not "the American way of life" still exists.
Returning the Risk of Economic Freedom
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Francis Cianfrocca our great recession, a voice of sensibility from the Dallas Fed, and too big to fail.
The Secret Term in the Fed’s Triple Mandate
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Brian Domitrovic author of a new paper published at The Laffer Center entitled, The Secret Term in the Fed's Triple Mandate to discuss how Ben Bernanke's Federal Reserve stacks up against those of the past, the role they've played in today's stagnant economy, and how a shift of their policy could help push us out of the Great Recession.
Solyndra Scandal Looks More and More Like Obama’s Watergate
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss the markets rise this week, the possible moves of the Fed next week, and the latest developments in the broadening Solyndra scandal.
The Waning Influence of the Fed
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss the European credit crisis, the possibility of a QE 3 and Obama's plan to be Landlord in Chief.
DNC Chair: Obama Has Turned Around Our Economy
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss the claim by DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz that Obama has turned around the U.S. Economy, Michele Bachmann, and whether or not the Fed's dual mandate should be reconsidered.
GDP Down, Unemployment Up: America's Falling Economic Star
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson is joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss the royal wedding, the disappointing GDP numbers, higher unemployment and Ben Bernanke.
The Fed's Spin on Inflation and the Fall of the Dollar
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss the reality of inflation vs the Fed rate, the latest unemployment numbers and the fall of the dollar.
The Fed's James Bullard Talks About an Economic Rebound
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson is joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss St. Louis Federal Reserve President James Bullard's comments on the economy and Obama's meeting with labor union leaders.
The World’s Central Bankers Meet at Jackson Hole
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson is joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss Mitt Romney's speech at the Republican convention, the central bankers conference in Jackson Hole and what to expect from Ben Bernanke.