Mark Zandi

Wealth inequality and the ‘K-shaped’ economy are more striking than ever, data shows

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The gap between the best and worse off Americans is growing — and economists don’t see an end in sight. The “K-shaped” economy has been top of mind for consumers, corporate leaders, policymakers and investors since the Covid pandemic drastically reshaped Americans’ financial habits almost six years ago. Economists now warn that this two-speed economic … Read more

Economist Mark Zandi sees the Fed surprising with three rate cuts in first half of 2026

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Labor market weakness, uncertainty about inflation and political pressure will push the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates aggressively in the early part of 2026, according to Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics. Though markets and Fed officials themselves see only modest easing in the year ahead, Zandi expects the central bank to enact … Read more