Your Cheddar hosts Kristen Scholer and Tim Stenovec discuss the top news of the day. A recent study is blowing the conception that millennials are bad at saving out of the water. Plus, the Federal Reserve has a new Chairman....but they're coming in at a time where the U.S. dollar is at its lowest. All these and more on today's episode of Your Cheddar.
According to a new report, 16% of millennials have $100,000 or more in their savings account. Which proves that millennials may actually know what they're doing with their money. Other findings: 59% feel financially secure, 63% save money and 54% are budgeting.
Plus, Jerome Powell will take over for Janet Yellen as Federal Reserve Chairman in early February. Powell has been a Federal Governor since 2012. However, Powell is stepping into this position as the U.S. dollar is at its weakest point since 2014. The dollar's continuing decline is driven by a growing belief that major central banks outside the U.S. will shift away from their ultra-easy monetary policies this year.
When Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (above) and Fed chair Jay Powell jointly summon America’s top bankers to a meeting in Washington, you know it’s big.
Kim Crawford Goodman, CEO of Smarsh, breaks down how financial firms are scaling AI while managing compliance, risk, and regulation in a changing landscape.
Elizabeth Renter, Senior Economist at NerdWallet, breaks down how inflation and oil price shocks are driving higher costs and squeezing consumers today.
David Branch of Wells Fargo explains why cocoa prices are falling but some candy costs remain high and when consumers may finally see relief at checkout.
Colonel Chris Hadfield, astronaut and best-selling author, breaks down Artemis II and why NASA’s next crewed mission is key to returning humans to the Moon.
Ben Geman, Energy Reporter at Axios, explains how the Iran war could reshape global energy—disrupting supply, shifting power, and accelerating a new regime.
