Episode 10: The Economy in Limbo - A Mid-Year Outlook

Markets are volatile, inflation is steady, and recession fears linger—but where do we really stand halfway through 2025? FHLBank Chicago's in-house Economist James Hotchkiss joins us to break down the data, unpack consumer spending behavior, and explore what it all means for financial institutions. 

Tune in to hear: 

• Why the economy feels stuck in “wait and see” mode 
• What recent retail and labor data suggest about consumer confidence 
• How housing trends differ dramatically across regions 
• What opportunities exist for financial institutions amid economic ambiguity