Economic Expert for Media

Fast, practical analysis for journalists and producers

Dan connects headline economic developments to the decisions facing employers, consumers and industry leaders. His nonpartisan commentary is concise enough for live segments and grounded enough for longer interviews, podcasts and reported features.

Explore by topic: Federal Reserve and interest rates | Inflation and consumer costs | Jobs and workforce | Energy prices and the economy | Small business and economic growth

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Federal Reserve and interest rates

Dan explains what Fed decisions and changing interest rates mean for business investment, borrowing, hiring and household budgets—without burying the audience in jargon. For additional background, see his Federal Reserve and interest-rates commentary.

Inflation and consumer costs

He translates inflation data into the everyday pressures facing families and employers, from wages and input costs to pricing decisions and consumer confidence. Explore more inflation and consumer-cost analysis.

Jobs and workforce

Dan puts monthly jobs numbers, labor-force participation, skills gaps and wage trends in context for businesses and workers. Review his jobs and workforce perspective for likely interview angles.

Energy prices and the economy

He connects energy markets and fuel costs to manufacturing, transportation, household spending and the broader outlook. See Dan’s energy-price and economic commentary.

Small business and economic growth

Drawing on his research and bestselling book Rethinking Economic Growth, Dan explains why small-business formation, investment and expansion are essential to stronger long-term growth. Explore his small-business media expertise.