Is the South (and Just the South) in a Recession?

The South may be in trouble. While inflation remains elevated in the Northeast and Midwest due to persistent housing costs, the South is showing clear signs of a slowdown. In this episode, we break down Bloomberg columnist Conor Sen’s latest analysis on why Southern states like Texas, Florida, and Tennessee are at greater risk of an economic drag. With rising housing inventory, stalled construction, and slowing price growth, regional divides are deepening. We also look at how the Fed’s rate policy and new legislation out of Washington could make the situation worse. Read the article: https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2025-06-13/the-south-is-beating-inflation-but-not-housing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices