Sam Kem
Sam Kem is a senior economic research analyst at CFC, where she is responsible for the management and creation of economic research, writing and presentation materials for internal and external audiences. See Sam's full bio at https://www.nrucfc.coop/content/solutions/en/author/sam-kem.html.
Appears in 44 Episodes
What If the Rest of the World Stopped Buying US Treasurys? — May 19, 2025
Three weeks ago, Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst at CFC, considered the question, "What If China Sold Off US Treasurys?" This week, she answers some follow-u...
What If China Sold Off US Treasurys? — April 28, 2025
Join Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst at CFC, as she examines the likelihood—and effects—of large-scale, foreign sell-offs of U.S. debt.Contact the Economic &...
The Copper Rush and the Price of Transformers — March 31, 2025
Join Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst at CFC, for a look at how rising copper futures may affect the cost of electrical infrastructure equipment.Contact the E...
The Economics of Utility-Scale Solar — March 10, 2025
Join Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst at CFC, as she looks at the economic factors affecting utility-scale solar projects with Alisha Pinto, senior energy ind...
Did You Hear the One About the Gold Rush? — February 18, 2025
Join Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst at CFC, for inflation, an honest-to-goodness, no-joking, gold rush and other surprises.Contact the Economic & Market Wat...
2025 Industry and Economic Trends — January 27, 2025
Join CFC economic expert Sam Kem and industry and policy expert Jan Ahlen as they discuss this year's economic and industry environments and take a look at how trends ...
Bonus: First Lessons in Economics
Join CFC economic experts John Suter, Sam Kem and Antony Davies for a holiday special, reminiscing about the first economic lesson they learned as kids.Contact the Eco...
2024: The Year in Review — December 16, 2024
Join CFC economic experts John Suter, Sam Kem and Antony Davies as they discuss what economic topics bothered them most in 2024, the year's biggest economic trends and...
Why Can't the Middle Class Agree on Whether They're Struggling? — December 9, 2024
Join Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst at CFC, as she explores the complexities underlying the simple label "middle class."Contact the Economic & Market Watch ...
What to Expect After Last Week's Rate Cut — November 11, 2024
Join Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst at CFC, as she looks at the effects of the latest cuts on market expectations for 2025.Contact the Economic & Market Wat...
Costs and Benefits of Virtual Power Plants — November 4, 2024
Join Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst at CFC, as she looks at the challenges and economics of Virtual Power Plants with director Brian Sloboda of CFC's Utilit...
Risks, Rewards of Data Centers in Rural Communities — September 30, 2024
Join Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst at CFC, as she looks at data center risks and rewards for co-ops with energy industry analyst Chris Whittle of CFC's Uti...
What Are the True Costs of Renewable Energy? — August 12, 2024
Join Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst at CFC, as she looks at the factors affecting the cost of renewable energy with Alisha Pinto, senior energy industry ana...
The Economics of the 2023 KRTA Results — July 29, 2024
Join Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst at CFC, as she discusses this year's KRTA results with Carolina Park, manager of Financial Tools & Analysis.For question...
Is AI Worth What the Markets Think? — June 24, 2024
Join Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst at CFC, as she weighs the factors affecting AI's long-term value.Contact the Economic & Market Watch team at economicres...
Decoding Quantitative Tightening — June 3, 2024
Join Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst at CFC, for her unique and easily digestible perspective on why quantitative tightening is a misleading term.Contact the...
Jerome Powell in the Uncomfortable Spotlight — May 6, 2024
Join Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst at CFC, for her unique and easily digestible perspective on why Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell would probably prefe...
Something Will Have To Give — April 22, 2024
Join Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst at CFC, for her unique and easily digestible perspective on economic happiness.Contact the Economic & Market Watch team ...
Not a Prank: US Happiness Takes a Tumble — April 1, 2024
Join Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst at CFC, for her unique and easily digestible perspective on economic happiness.Contact the Economic & Market Watch team ...
AI’s Influence on 2024 Elections; EMW’s 100th Episode! — March 4, 2024
Join CFC economic experts John Suter and Sam Kem for their unique and easily digestible perspective on AI, upcoming elections, and the 100th episode of Economic & Mark...
Why Are We Grumpy About Ground Beef? — February 20, 2024
Join Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst at CFC, for her unique and easily digestible perspective on what you need to know.
Fed Dashes Hopes for Imminent Rate Cut — February 5, 2024
Join economic expert Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst at CFC, for her unique and easily digestible perspective on what you need to know.See the 2024 Trends Re...
What’s in the Cards for the US Economy? — January 16, 2024
Join CFC economic expert Sam Kem for her unique and easily digestible perspective on what to expect in 2024.See the 2024 Trends Report: https://interactive.nrucfc.coop...
2023: The Year in Review — December 11, 2023
Join CFC economic experts John Suter and Sam Kem for their unique and easily digestible perspective on a remarkable year.John and Sam discuss what bothered them most i...
What’s Next for Labor After the Great Resignation Fades? — December 4, 2023
Join economic expert Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst at CFC, for her unique and easily digestible perspective on what you need to know.
Who’s To Blame for Student Debt? Greedy Colleges? — November 6, 2023
Join economic expert Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst at CFC, for her unique and easily digestible perspective on what you need to know.
Bonds Are Boring, Except When Yields Are Elevated — October 23, 2023
Join economic expert Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst at CFC, for her unique and easily digestible perspective on what you need to know.
What Comes Next with ‘Higher for Longer’ Interest Rate Policy? — October 2, 2023
Join Sam Kem, Senior Economic Research Analyst at CFC, for her easily digestible perspective on how prolonged, elevated interest rates are likely to affect corporation...
What Happens if China’s Economy Stagnates? — September 18, 2023
Join economic expert Sam Kem, Senior Economic Research Analyst at CFC, for her unique and easily digestible perspective on what you need to know.
Housing Market Affordability Hits 40-Year Low — August 21, 2023
Join economic expert Sam Kem, senior economic research analyst at CFC, for her unique and easily digestible perspective on what you need to know.