Friday Feb 28, 2025

Global Inflation Challenges and Spain’s Economic Success

Explore the intricate dynamics of global inflation post-pandemic, driven by supply and demand shocks, and the challenges they pose for central banks. Discover how Spain's embrace of foreign workers has propelled its economic growth beyond the US and Europe, offering a compelling counter-narrative to anti-immigration sentiments. This episode provides a comprehensive understanding of the global economic landscape and the strategic advantages of diversity in driving prosperity.

Sources:
https://libertystreeteconomics.newyorkfed.org/2025/02/supply-and-demand-drivers-of-global-inflation-trends/
https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/spain-migration-economy-growth-trump-us-g68006
https://libertystreeteconomics.newyorkfed.org/2025/02/global-trends-in-u-s-inflation-dynamics/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/simonmoore/2025/02/27/data-hints-at-us-consumer-weakness-but-q1-growth-still-expected-to-be-strong/

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:41) Supply and Demand Drivers of Global Inflation Trends
(00:03:57) Foreign workers help Spain's economic growth outpace the US and the rest of Europe
(00:07:42) Global Trends in U.S. Inflation Dynamics
(00:11:01) Data Hints At U.S. Consumer Weakness, But Q1 Growth Still Expected To Be Strong

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