Mark ZandiWhat I DoMark Zandi is the chief economist at Moody's Analytics. The affordability squeeze has consumers gloomyThere are many ways to address affordability, the quickest of which is to relax tariff and immigration policies, Mark Zandi of Moody's writes.Mark Zandi Nov. 28, 2025Link copied to clipboardThe last U.S. jobs report included big revisions. Here’s why.Job growth was weak in July, and revisions to May and June numbers suggest that it reached a near standstill over the summer. Mark Zandi Aug. 29, 2025Link copied to clipboardCan a recession be avoided? It’s a close call, economist Zandi says.Economist Mark Zandi says he's rarely been as unsure about the future as he is now amid the country's trade war and general economic policies.Mark Zandi May 29, 2025Link copied to clipboardStock prices and home values have created a ‘wealth effect,’ but the market is fragile, economist Mark Zandi saysA frothy market presents risks to investors and the economy, Zandi saysMark Zandi Feb. 21, 2025Link copied to clipboardTrump’s economic proposals would increase inflation and interest rates, economist Mark Zandi saysTrump laid out his economic policy agenda in broad terms on the campaign trail, and he's expected to implement these policy changes quickly after being sworn in.Mark Zandi Nov. 22, 2024Link copied to clipboardHarris proposes a (mostly) solid plan to boost the U.S. economyHousing is at the top of the list of costs Vice President Kamala Harris is targeting.Mark Zandi Aug. 23, 2024Link copied to clipboardHow the economy — and Philadelphia — could determine the presidential electionWhen it comes to how the economy may influence the election, particularly important is the growth in real household incomes, a measure of voters’ purchasing power.Mark Zandi April 3, 2024Link copied to clipboardIs artificial intelligence our economy’s friend or foe?AI adoption is in the early stages, but it could be implemented in ways that boost the economy, economist Mark Zandi writes.Mark Zandi Oct. 24, 2025Link copied to clipboardAs Trump rails against Fed Chair Powell, here’s why Federal Reserve independence is essentialThe Federal Reserve, established over a century ago, has managed its dual mandate admirably, economist Mark Zandi writes, by making decisions without political consideration.Mark Zandi July 25, 2025Link copied to clipboardTrump’s ‘ham-handed’ tariffs have long-term implications for global markets and interest rates, economist Zandi saysIf the Trump administration stands down from the trade war soon, it could salvage the country's safe-haven status. But if not, it will cost the U.S. economy dearly.Mark Zandi April 25, 2025Link copied to clipboardCan Trump reduce the cost of living? His policies may drive prices up, Mark Zandi says.President Trump won largely because Americans were frustrated with the cost of living. Will his policies actually succeed in bringing prices down?Mark Zandi Jan. 31, 2025Link copied to clipboardWeighing the merits of broad-based tariffs, Mark Zandi says there is only one handFormer President Donald Trump’s headline economic proposal is to significantly increase tariffs. Economists don't like broad-based tariffs, for a long list of reasons.Mark Zandi Oct. 25, 2024Link copied to clipboardThe Fed may make a mistake that undermines the economy if it doesn’t cut interest rates nowMany other central banks have begun cutting rates, including the European Central Bank, Bank of Canada, and Swiss National Bank, but not the Fed.Mark Zandi June 28, 2024Link copied to clipboardFed should not dally much longer in cutting interest ratesFed officials should be cautious before they conclude they’ve slain inflation, but they shouldn’t be afraid to declare victory.Mark Zandi Feb. 22, 2024Link copied to clipboardU.S. spending has become more skewed. What does that mean for Americans?This skewing is partly responsible for the fracturing of American politics, economist Mark Zandi writes.Mark Zandi Sept. 26, 2025Link copied to clipboardStagflation threatens to hit the U.S. as it did 50 years ago, economist Zandi saysEven if oil prices aren't the reason, immigration policy and tariffs create concerns about inflation aside stagnant economic growth, as the U.S. saw in the 1970s and early ’80s.Mark Zandi June 27, 2025Link copied to clipboardA recession in 2025 is becoming more likely as Trump’s policies take effect, economist Mark Zandi says Economic conditions have shifted quickly as the Trump administration started a trade war and created uncertainty with its federal workforce and funding cuts.Mark Zandi March 27, 2025Link copied to clipboardAs 2024 closes, soak in the exceptional economy, economist Mark Zandi saysThe U.S. economy's performance in 2024 was stronger than Zandi has seen in 35 years.Mark Zandi Dec. 27, 2024Link copied to clipboardA close election raises economic questions. Mark Zandi explains what could follow if Harris or Trump wins.Moody’s Analytics' presidential election model suggests it will be a close election. Here are some of the possible outcomes.Mark Zandi Sept. 27, 2024Link copied to clipboardHow much can a president impact the economy? Top economist Mark Zandi breaks it down.Three big questions about how a second term for Joe Biden or Donald Trump could affect your wallet.Mark Zandi May 22, 2024Link copied to clipboardSee more stories
The affordability squeeze has consumers gloomyThere are many ways to address affordability, the quickest of which is to relax tariff and immigration policies, Mark Zandi of Moody's writes.Mark Zandi Nov. 28, 2025Link copied to clipboard
The affordability squeeze has consumers gloomyThere are many ways to address affordability, the quickest of which is to relax tariff and immigration policies, Mark Zandi of Moody's writes.Mark Zandi Nov. 28, 2025Link copied to clipboard
The last U.S. jobs report included big revisions. Here’s why.Job growth was weak in July, and revisions to May and June numbers suggest that it reached a near standstill over the summer. Mark Zandi Aug. 29, 2025Link copied to clipboard
The last U.S. jobs report included big revisions. Here’s why.Job growth was weak in July, and revisions to May and June numbers suggest that it reached a near standstill over the summer. Mark Zandi Aug. 29, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Can a recession be avoided? It’s a close call, economist Zandi says.Economist Mark Zandi says he's rarely been as unsure about the future as he is now amid the country's trade war and general economic policies.Mark Zandi May 29, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Can a recession be avoided? It’s a close call, economist Zandi says.Economist Mark Zandi says he's rarely been as unsure about the future as he is now amid the country's trade war and general economic policies.Mark Zandi May 29, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Stock prices and home values have created a ‘wealth effect,’ but the market is fragile, economist Mark Zandi saysA frothy market presents risks to investors and the economy, Zandi saysMark Zandi Feb. 21, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Stock prices and home values have created a ‘wealth effect,’ but the market is fragile, economist Mark Zandi saysA frothy market presents risks to investors and the economy, Zandi saysMark Zandi Feb. 21, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Trump’s economic proposals would increase inflation and interest rates, economist Mark Zandi saysTrump laid out his economic policy agenda in broad terms on the campaign trail, and he's expected to implement these policy changes quickly after being sworn in.Mark Zandi Nov. 22, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Trump’s economic proposals would increase inflation and interest rates, economist Mark Zandi saysTrump laid out his economic policy agenda in broad terms on the campaign trail, and he's expected to implement these policy changes quickly after being sworn in.Mark Zandi Nov. 22, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Harris proposes a (mostly) solid plan to boost the U.S. economyHousing is at the top of the list of costs Vice President Kamala Harris is targeting.Mark Zandi Aug. 23, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Harris proposes a (mostly) solid plan to boost the U.S. economyHousing is at the top of the list of costs Vice President Kamala Harris is targeting.Mark Zandi Aug. 23, 2024Link copied to clipboard
How the economy — and Philadelphia — could determine the presidential electionWhen it comes to how the economy may influence the election, particularly important is the growth in real household incomes, a measure of voters’ purchasing power.Mark Zandi April 3, 2024Link copied to clipboard
How the economy — and Philadelphia — could determine the presidential electionWhen it comes to how the economy may influence the election, particularly important is the growth in real household incomes, a measure of voters’ purchasing power.Mark Zandi April 3, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Is artificial intelligence our economy’s friend or foe?AI adoption is in the early stages, but it could be implemented in ways that boost the economy, economist Mark Zandi writes.Mark Zandi Oct. 24, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Is artificial intelligence our economy’s friend or foe?AI adoption is in the early stages, but it could be implemented in ways that boost the economy, economist Mark Zandi writes.Mark Zandi Oct. 24, 2025Link copied to clipboard
As Trump rails against Fed Chair Powell, here’s why Federal Reserve independence is essentialThe Federal Reserve, established over a century ago, has managed its dual mandate admirably, economist Mark Zandi writes, by making decisions without political consideration.Mark Zandi July 25, 2025Link copied to clipboard
As Trump rails against Fed Chair Powell, here’s why Federal Reserve independence is essentialThe Federal Reserve, established over a century ago, has managed its dual mandate admirably, economist Mark Zandi writes, by making decisions without political consideration.Mark Zandi July 25, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Trump’s ‘ham-handed’ tariffs have long-term implications for global markets and interest rates, economist Zandi saysIf the Trump administration stands down from the trade war soon, it could salvage the country's safe-haven status. But if not, it will cost the U.S. economy dearly.Mark Zandi April 25, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Trump’s ‘ham-handed’ tariffs have long-term implications for global markets and interest rates, economist Zandi saysIf the Trump administration stands down from the trade war soon, it could salvage the country's safe-haven status. But if not, it will cost the U.S. economy dearly.Mark Zandi April 25, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Can Trump reduce the cost of living? His policies may drive prices up, Mark Zandi says.President Trump won largely because Americans were frustrated with the cost of living. Will his policies actually succeed in bringing prices down?Mark Zandi Jan. 31, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Can Trump reduce the cost of living? His policies may drive prices up, Mark Zandi says.President Trump won largely because Americans were frustrated with the cost of living. Will his policies actually succeed in bringing prices down?Mark Zandi Jan. 31, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Weighing the merits of broad-based tariffs, Mark Zandi says there is only one handFormer President Donald Trump’s headline economic proposal is to significantly increase tariffs. Economists don't like broad-based tariffs, for a long list of reasons.Mark Zandi Oct. 25, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Weighing the merits of broad-based tariffs, Mark Zandi says there is only one handFormer President Donald Trump’s headline economic proposal is to significantly increase tariffs. Economists don't like broad-based tariffs, for a long list of reasons.Mark Zandi Oct. 25, 2024Link copied to clipboard
The Fed may make a mistake that undermines the economy if it doesn’t cut interest rates nowMany other central banks have begun cutting rates, including the European Central Bank, Bank of Canada, and Swiss National Bank, but not the Fed.Mark Zandi June 28, 2024Link copied to clipboard
The Fed may make a mistake that undermines the economy if it doesn’t cut interest rates nowMany other central banks have begun cutting rates, including the European Central Bank, Bank of Canada, and Swiss National Bank, but not the Fed.Mark Zandi June 28, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Fed should not dally much longer in cutting interest ratesFed officials should be cautious before they conclude they’ve slain inflation, but they shouldn’t be afraid to declare victory.Mark Zandi Feb. 22, 2024Link copied to clipboard
Fed should not dally much longer in cutting interest ratesFed officials should be cautious before they conclude they’ve slain inflation, but they shouldn’t be afraid to declare victory.Mark Zandi Feb. 22, 2024Link copied to clipboard
U.S. spending has become more skewed. What does that mean for Americans?This skewing is partly responsible for the fracturing of American politics, economist Mark Zandi writes.Mark Zandi Sept. 26, 2025Link copied to clipboard
U.S. spending has become more skewed. What does that mean for Americans?This skewing is partly responsible for the fracturing of American politics, economist Mark Zandi writes.Mark Zandi Sept. 26, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Stagflation threatens to hit the U.S. as it did 50 years ago, economist Zandi saysEven if oil prices aren't the reason, immigration policy and tariffs create concerns about inflation aside stagnant economic growth, as the U.S. saw in the 1970s and early ’80s.Mark Zandi June 27, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Stagflation threatens to hit the U.S. as it did 50 years ago, economist Zandi saysEven if oil prices aren't the reason, immigration policy and tariffs create concerns about inflation aside stagnant economic growth, as the U.S. saw in the 1970s and early ’80s.Mark Zandi June 27, 2025Link copied to clipboard
A recession in 2025 is becoming more likely as Trump’s policies take effect, economist Mark Zandi says Economic conditions have shifted quickly as the Trump administration started a trade war and created uncertainty with its federal workforce and funding cuts.Mark Zandi March 27, 2025Link copied to clipboard
A recession in 2025 is becoming more likely as Trump’s policies take effect, economist Mark Zandi says Economic conditions have shifted quickly as the Trump administration started a trade war and created uncertainty with its federal workforce and funding cuts.Mark Zandi March 27, 2025Link copied to clipboard
As 2024 closes, soak in the exceptional economy, economist Mark Zandi saysThe U.S. economy's performance in 2024 was stronger than Zandi has seen in 35 years.Mark Zandi Dec. 27, 2024Link copied to clipboard
As 2024 closes, soak in the exceptional economy, economist Mark Zandi saysThe U.S. economy's performance in 2024 was stronger than Zandi has seen in 35 years.Mark Zandi Dec. 27, 2024Link copied to clipboard
A close election raises economic questions. Mark Zandi explains what could follow if Harris or Trump wins.Moody’s Analytics' presidential election model suggests it will be a close election. Here are some of the possible outcomes.Mark Zandi Sept. 27, 2024Link copied to clipboard
A close election raises economic questions. Mark Zandi explains what could follow if Harris or Trump wins.Moody’s Analytics' presidential election model suggests it will be a close election. Here are some of the possible outcomes.Mark Zandi Sept. 27, 2024Link copied to clipboard
How much can a president impact the economy? Top economist Mark Zandi breaks it down.Three big questions about how a second term for Joe Biden or Donald Trump could affect your wallet.Mark Zandi May 22, 2024Link copied to clipboard
How much can a president impact the economy? Top economist Mark Zandi breaks it down.Three big questions about how a second term for Joe Biden or Donald Trump could affect your wallet.Mark Zandi May 22, 2024Link copied to clipboard
