What to Watch in 2026: Fed Independence, Housing Affordability, and More

Macrocast is kicking off 2026 with a roundup of major economic, policy, and geopolitical developments from recent weeks. The team covers the latest jobs data, dive into Fed updates—including questions around Fed independence ahead of a Supreme Court case—and examine the implications of a possible reversal of President Trump’s IEEPA tariffs for U.S. companies. The episode closes with analysis of U.S. policy toward Venezuela, the role of oil and natural resources, and the Administrations focus on housing affordability what that could mean for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.For more about the hosts, please see below: Forbes Tate PartnersMarkets Policy Partners