Mark Zandi

Mark Zandi appears in the following:

30 Issues | Clinton vs. Trump on the National Debt

Wednesday, August 03, 2016

Moody's Analytics looks at the proposed economic policies of presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump and their likely impact on the national debt.

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The Hidden Costs of Low Oil Prices

Monday, April 04, 2016

In part one of our series, "The 2016 Economic Fog: Finding a Way Forward," we explore how low oil prices are leading to massive layoffs and bankruptcies in the energy sector. 

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S&P Downgrade Roils Markets, Worries Consumers

Monday, August 08, 2011

Standard and Poor’s downgrade of the United States' credit rating on Friday, for the first time in history, brought condemnation from government officials, and fears of market turmoil. S&P's managing editor, John Chambers, told ABC News' "This Week" that there was a one in three chance of a further downgrade. He also said that the U.S. could regain its AAA rating, but warned that it may take as long as two decades — if it happens at all.

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The Economic Impact of a Government Shutdown

Thursday, April 07, 2011

If Washington lawmakers cannot come to an agreement on the nation’s operating budget by Friday, the government will be forced to shut down many of its non-essential functions, sending thousands of government employees home without a paycheck.  

Over 800,000 federal employees were furloughed in the nation's November 1995 shutdown, and about 284,000 workers were sent home in a second shutdown a month later. Combined, those two shutdowns cost the government about $1.4 billion. However, those shutdowns coincided with a time when America was experiencing one of its longest periods of financial growth. If the shutdown were to occur on Saturday, it would be doing so in a very different financial climate.  

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US, World Markets Jittery

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Stock markets around the world seemed jittery yesterday: The Dow Jones industrials dropped briefly below 10,000 before making up most of their loss. Since a recent high in April, the Dow has dropped nearly 12 percent. What does this number indicate about our economy? Is the market the end-all-be-all measurement of how our economy is doing?

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Takeouts: Europe's Financial Crisis, Playoffs and Performance-Enhancing Drugs

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

  • ECONOMY TAKEOUT: Even after a $1 trillion bailout plan, the euro fell to its lowest level in four years for a brief moment last week, causing bank shares in Europe to plunge. Wall Street followed suit. We talk with Dr. Mark Zandi, Chief Economist of Moody's Analytics, about how Europe's economic woes could impact the U.S.
  • SPORTS TAKEOUT: Last night's NBA and NHL playoffs are recapped by Takeaway Sports Contributor Ibrahim Abdul-Matin, who also tells us about a Canadian doctor charged with supplying performance-enhancing drugs to professional football players. 

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Zandi on the Economy

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Mark Zandi, chief economist and cofounder of Moody's Economy.com, discusses financial reform, the Cuomo suit against banks over their interaction with ratings agencies, and other economic news.

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What A Shock

Wednesday, June 03, 2009

Mark Zandi, chief economist and co-founder of Moody's Economy.com discusses the latest economic news and his book Financial Shock: Global Panic and Government Bailouts--How We Got Here and What Must Be Done to Fix It.

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The Great Escape

Wednesday, June 03, 2009

Are you dreaming of a big summer vacation — on a staycation budget? Time Out’s Billie Cohen has suggestions for cheap weekend getaways. Hellooooo, Palmyra! Also: Mark Zandi of Moody’s Economy.com takes a look at the history of subprime mortgages — and what we can do to avoid the next ...

Obama's economic recovery plan: Open to debate

Wednesday, January 07, 2009

President-elect Obama kicked off the week on Capitol Hill, pitching his economic stimulus plan. It’s a plan that leading Democrats are eager to have signed first thing on January 20th...

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