S8 Ep1175: Liz Peek reports the US economy remains robust, driven by strong consumer spending in rural areas like Connecticut and Lancaster

The John Batchelor Show · Jul 29, 2026 · 12m

Liz Peek reports the US economy remains robust, driven by strong consumer spending in rural areas like Connecticutand Lancaster County. Peek highlights rising small business and consumer confidence despite increasing gasoline prices. Attention shifts to new Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh, who may end "dot plot" forecasting. Warsh aims to be more "taciturn," forcing markets to rely on incoming data rather than Fed projections. (1)1903