Karen Nye
@knyeecon.bsky.social
Media connection for the economics team at KPMG inc. chief economist Diane Swonk; former financial journalist by trade: CNBC, NBC News and BBC.
Read the new GDP data analysis from KPMG chief economist Diane Swonk.
“Fiscal stimulus risks making price hikes stick, much like we saw emerging from the pandemic.”
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“Fiscal stimulus risks making price hikes stick, much like we saw emerging from the pandemic.”
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Consumers fuel GDP growth
Growth and labor market outcomes have decoupled.
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December 23, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Read the new GDP data analysis from KPMG chief economist Diane Swonk.
“Fiscal stimulus risks making price hikes stick, much like we saw emerging from the pandemic.”
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“Fiscal stimulus risks making price hikes stick, much like we saw emerging from the pandemic.”
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Read the latest on industrial production from KPMG senior economist Ken Kim.
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Autumn industrial production mixed
Autos suffered from tax credit expiration.
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December 23, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Read the latest on industrial production from KPMG senior economist Ken Kim.
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Not a lot of intel from the "latest" CPI report but @KPMG_US chief economist @DianeSwonk digs deep to find pointers on inflation.
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CPI cools in whacky report
Estimates accounted for 40% of CPI data.
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December 18, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Not a lot of intel from the "latest" CPI report but @KPMG_US chief economist @DianeSwonk digs deep to find pointers on inflation.
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November's CPI report "should not be taken literally or guide monetary policy," says Jonathan Hill, head of U.S. inflation strategy at Barclays www.nytimes.com/live/2025/12... @nytimes.com
December 18, 2025 at 3:45 PM
November's CPI report "should not be taken literally or guide monetary policy," says Jonathan Hill, head of U.S. inflation strategy at Barclays www.nytimes.com/live/2025/12... @nytimes.com
Listen to marketplace morning report with David Brancaccio to hear KPMG chief economist Diane Swonk's views on the economic outlook, especially inflation now with new CPI data.
December 18, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Listen to marketplace morning report with David Brancaccio to hear KPMG chief economist Diane Swonk's views on the economic outlook, especially inflation now with new CPI data.
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U.S. consumer prices were up 2.7 percent from a year earlier in November. "Core" prices, excluding volatile food and fuel, were up 2.6 percent.
Be very cautious with these numbers, though. Shutdown distortions may have biased them down.
Live coverage: www.nytimes.com/live/2025/12... #NumbersDay
Be very cautious with these numbers, though. Shutdown distortions may have biased them down.
Live coverage: www.nytimes.com/live/2025/12... #NumbersDay
Live Updates: Inflation Likely Remained Stuck Around 3%
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December 18, 2025 at 1:31 PM
U.S. consumer prices were up 2.7 percent from a year earlier in November. "Core" prices, excluding volatile food and fuel, were up 2.6 percent.
Be very cautious with these numbers, though. Shutdown distortions may have biased them down.
Live coverage: www.nytimes.com/live/2025/12... #NumbersDay
Be very cautious with these numbers, though. Shutdown distortions may have biased them down.
Live coverage: www.nytimes.com/live/2025/12... #NumbersDay
If you or someone you know is getting squeezed by childcare shortages or interruptions, you will want to read the latest research from KPMG senior economist Matt Nestler. He created a disruption index to underline the costs for business and workers. tinyurl.com/344ypd9b
Workforce disruptions due to childcare problems jump | Matthew Nestler, PhD
Work disruptions tied to childcare hit a new high in November, impacting employers and the US economy.
🔹 The Parental Work Disruption Index increased to 121.8 in November from 118.4 in September and ...
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December 17, 2025 at 7:22 PM
If you or someone you know is getting squeezed by childcare shortages or interruptions, you will want to read the latest research from KPMG senior economist Matt Nestler. He created a disruption index to underline the costs for business and workers. tinyurl.com/344ypd9b
If you are wondering how the holiday shopping season is shaping up, read this analysis of retail sales written by my colleague, KPMG senior economist Ben Shoesmith. kpmg.com/us/en/articl...
October retail sales better than first blush
Moderate increase in October retail sales.
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December 16, 2025 at 10:55 PM
If you are wondering how the holiday shopping season is shaping up, read this analysis of retail sales written by my colleague, KPMG senior economist Ben Shoesmith. kpmg.com/us/en/articl...
Watch CNBC to hear labor economist Diane Swonk of KPMG parse the most significant details in the October and November jobs data.
December 16, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Watch CNBC to hear labor economist Diane Swonk of KPMG parse the most significant details in the October and November jobs data.
Watch ThisWeek on ABC News Sunday morning to hear KPMG chief economist Diane Swonk discuss risks to the economy with host Martha Raddatz.
December 13, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Watch ThisWeek on ABC News Sunday morning to hear KPMG chief economist Diane Swonk discuss risks to the economy with host Martha Raddatz.
“Short of a major change in the composition of who sits around the Fed, there’s going to be enormous pushback to rate cuts,” Diane Swonk, chief economist at KPMG told The Wall Street Journal's @NickTimiraos.
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Fed’s Fractured Vote Signals Trouble Ahead for Future Rate Cuts
President Trump wants lower interest rates and a new Fed chair. Wednesday’s divisions suggest one won’t guarantee the other.
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December 11, 2025 at 9:03 PM
“Short of a major change in the composition of who sits around the Fed, there’s going to be enormous pushback to rate cuts,” Diane Swonk, chief economist at KPMG told The Wall Street Journal's @NickTimiraos.
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Read what to expect from the economy in 2026 from KPMG chief economist Diane Swonk. She sees a brighter outlook with some clouds lingering. kpmg.com/us/en/articl...
Here comes the sun
Bring the sunscreen.
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December 11, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Read what to expect from the economy in 2026 from KPMG chief economist Diane Swonk. She sees a brighter outlook with some clouds lingering. kpmg.com/us/en/articl...
The US trade deficit narrowed again in September; read this analysis by KPMG senior economist Meagan Schoenberger to find out why.
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Trade deficit narrows
Deficits widened with Canada and Mexico.
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December 11, 2025 at 4:48 PM
The US trade deficit narrowed again in September; read this analysis by KPMG senior economist Meagan Schoenberger to find out why.
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Listen to Marketplace morning report to hear KPMG chief economist Diane Swonk explain the Federal Reserve's dilemma over inflation.
December 11, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Listen to Marketplace morning report to hear KPMG chief economist Diane Swonk explain the Federal Reserve's dilemma over inflation.
Watch News Nation at 425pm Eastern to hear KPMG chief economist Diane Swonk's analysis of the Federal Reserve's action and projections.
December 10, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Watch News Nation at 425pm Eastern to hear KPMG chief economist Diane Swonk's analysis of the Federal Reserve's action and projections.
Find out the latest from the Federal Reserve and what its action today to cut rates means for the larger economy in analysis from KPMG chief economist Diane Swonk. kpmg.com/us/en/articl...
Hawkish cut by the Fed
Fed risks losing inflation-fighting credibility.
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December 10, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Find out the latest from the Federal Reserve and what its action today to cut rates means for the larger economy in analysis from KPMG chief economist Diane Swonk. kpmg.com/us/en/articl...
Watch Bloomberg TV federal reserve special to hear KPMG chief economist Diane Swonk explain the nuances in the new FOMC statement.
December 10, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Watch Bloomberg TV federal reserve special to hear KPMG chief economist Diane Swonk explain the nuances in the new FOMC statement.
The number of job openings increased in October but the really good news is that layoffs in most industries were flat or declined. Read more from KPMG senior economist Matt Nestler, PhD. kpmg.com/us/en/articl...
More job openings appeared in October
The good news is that layoffs were flat or declined in most industries.
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December 9, 2025 at 5:37 PM
The number of job openings increased in October but the really good news is that layoffs in most industries were flat or declined. Read more from KPMG senior economist Matt Nestler, PhD. kpmg.com/us/en/articl...
Watch CNBC Closing Bell Overtime with Jon Fortt to hear KPMG chief economist Diane Swonk live and ready to discuss jobs, the Fed and an expected boost to consumer spending at the start of the year.
December 5, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Watch CNBC Closing Bell Overtime with Jon Fortt to hear KPMG chief economist Diane Swonk live and ready to discuss jobs, the Fed and an expected boost to consumer spending at the start of the year.
Finally, some economic data to chew over: PCE for September was released today. KPMG chief economist Diane Swonk writes that inflation remains a concern even as consumers hit the brakes in September. Read more:
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Consumers pump the brakes
Jury is out for holiday spending.
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December 5, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Finally, some economic data to chew over: PCE for September was released today. KPMG chief economist Diane Swonk writes that inflation remains a concern even as consumers hit the brakes in September. Read more:
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The pandemic burst in goods spending is firmly in the rearview mirror and, aided by tariffs and very high car prices, the goods share of the consumer wallet is back on a downtrend
December 5, 2025 at 3:40 PM
The pandemic burst in goods spending is firmly in the rearview mirror and, aided by tariffs and very high car prices, the goods share of the consumer wallet is back on a downtrend
Listen to Marketplace morning report to hear KPMG chief economist DianeSwonk explain why Fed officials may be leaning more towards concern about the labor market versus inflation.
December 4, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Listen to Marketplace morning report to hear KPMG chief economist DianeSwonk explain why Fed officials may be leaning more towards concern about the labor market versus inflation.
Read this analysis by KPMG senior economist Ben Shoesmith who says industrial production is showing signs of a rebound. kpmg.com/us/en/articl...
Industrial production rebounded
Consumer goods manufacturing declined.
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December 3, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Read this analysis by KPMG senior economist Ben Shoesmith who says industrial production is showing signs of a rebound. kpmg.com/us/en/articl...
US consumers are turning cautious, according to the most recent data we have on spending patterns. Look at the details analyzed by KPMG senior economist Ken Kim.
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Retail sales lost momentum in September
Consumers turn cautious.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:44 PM
US consumers are turning cautious, according to the most recent data we have on spending patterns. Look at the details analyzed by KPMG senior economist Ken Kim.
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Retail sales weak, while portions of PPI hot - airfares up at fastest pace in PPI since March 2022.
Major margin compression for retailers, automakers & machinery, as tariffs make their way through supply chains.
Major margin compression for retailers, automakers & machinery, as tariffs make their way through supply chains.
November 25, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Retail sales weak, while portions of PPI hot - airfares up at fastest pace in PPI since March 2022.
Major margin compression for retailers, automakers & machinery, as tariffs make their way through supply chains.
Major margin compression for retailers, automakers & machinery, as tariffs make their way through supply chains.