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A little doomsday feeling is weighing on the economy

Dec 4, 2025
9 mins

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It is a special edition of the Beigies Awards where one regional Federal Reserve Bank will receive lifetime achievement recognition. Today on the show, we speak to its President about the value of economic anecdotes.

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