Marketplace

What's next for the Fed?

December 4, 2025·25 min·4-min readnarrativenews
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This episode of Marketplace examines the fragility of economic stability amid political pressures on the Federal Reserve, rising living costs, and the challenges of healthcare and historic preservation. It underscores how uncertainty—whether from leadership changes at the Fed or inflation

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Guest

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Patrick Cooley

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Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

People

Jay PowellPaul VolckerArthur BurnsWilliam MillerJulie YangHanan TamariPatrick Cooley

Books

Child Care Aware of America

Companies

Schwab Center for Financial ResearchAlliance BernsteinState Street

Topics

Federal ReserveInflationLong Form JournalismPersonal FinanceSmall Business

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