Diane Swonk's Media Placements
| ■ | NPR Day to Day, Dec 30, 2008, "Santa Claus Flakes On Wall Street" – Chief Economist Diane Swonk defines "Santa Claus rally" and discusses why we aren't seeing its effect this season. |
| ■ | Chicago Daily Herald, Dec 27, 2008, "Busy shopping days not busy enough. Economy, weather hurt stores, but some local shops do OK." – Chief Economist Diane Swonk weighs in on this year's holiday spending, in light of current economic conditions. "The high-end luxury retailers were hit especially hard as holiday parties were scaled back. This was more of a year of pot lucks and beer than champagne and caviar." |
| ■ | ABC News 20/20, Dec 26, 2008, "Greed Economic Troubles" – Joining ABC's 20/20 host Elizabeth Vargas, Chief Economist Diane Swonk discusses greed in these troubling economic times. |
| ■ | NPR Day to Day, Dec 17, 2008, "How Will the Rate Cut Impact the Economy" – "To be able to do more than just survive this economy, to invest in the future, to innovate, that's part of what our markets do. And where the most money has dried up has been in things like innovation, things we call venture capital, private equity, the experimental stuff on the sidelines that rocks our world and changes our life," laments Chief Economist Diane Swonk, on National Public Radio's Day to Day. |
| ■ | Chicago Tribune, Dec 10, 2008, "Stimulus proposal garnering support; Critics: Obama plan could be slow, wasteful" – In a Chicago Tribune article on the pros and cons of an Obama stimulus package, Chief Economist Diane Swonk ventures that "the cost of doing nothing is greater than the cost of doing something." |
| ■ | Chicago Sun-Times, Dec 06, 2008, "533,000 jobs gone; Unemployment tops 10 million nationwide after dismal November -- and it's getting worse" – "...people just literally gave up and dropped out of the labor force because they were so discouraged about the situation," comments Diane Swonk, chief economist, explaining the two-tenths increase in October's unemployment rate. |
| ■ | NBC News: Nightly News, Dec 06, 2008, "Newscast: Congress working on multibillion-dollar bailout for automakers" – Chief Economist Diane Swonk participates in a discussion about a possible bailout for the auto industry. |
| ■ | NBC News: Nightly News, Dec 04, 2008, "Newscast: Unemployment numbers expected to rise" – "From Wall Street to Main Street and from coast to coast, every sector of the economy is feeling pain," comments Diane Swonk, chief economist, on the eve of the release of November unemployment numbers. |
| ■ | Detroit Free Press, Dec 03, 2008, "YES, NATION IS IN A RECESSION" – As prominent economists make the "R" word official, Chief Economist Diane Swonk comments that "extraordinary measures taken by the Fed will likely help in the long run," but predicts that the U.S. jobless rate will peak at 8.25% later in 2009 after the recession is over. |
| ■ | The Wall Street Journal, Dec 02, 2008, "Ahead of the Tape" – Chief Economist Diane Swonk comments on the strong-dollar impact. |
| ■ | Money, Dec 01, 2008, "On a Scale of 1 to 10: The Pros Rate 2009" – Diane Swonk, chief economist is among the "big brains" responding to senior Money writer Janice Revell's question: "How optimistic are you about the economy--or the stock market--next year?" |
| ■ | Chicago Daily Herald, Nov 25, 2008, "Suburban experts weigh in on Obamas Treasury choice" – "Obamas got a deep bench now," praises Diane Swonk, chief economist. "His choices will allow the administration to take up the baton in January and start running with it." |
| ■ | Chicago Tribune, Nov 25, 2008, "A blackout on Black Friday? Not completely" – Chief Economist Diane Swonk talks Chicago Tribune Columnist Kayce T. Ataiyero out of "performing economic euthanasia" during the holidays this year. |
| ■ | The Washington Post, Nov 24, 2008, "Fed's Role in Crisis Is Giant, if Opaque" – Chief Economist Diane Swonk is quoted along with other experts in this Washington Post article about the Fed's financial rescue package. |
| ■ | NBC News: Sunday Today, Nov 23, 2008, "Newscast: Barack Obama announces economic recovery plan" – As the president-elect prepares to announce the final member of his economic team, Chief Economist Diane Swonk weighs in on Obama's recovery plan. |
| ■ | CNN: CNN Newsroom, Nov 22, 2008, "The Lame Duck Factor" – "We've got a lame duck Congress and a lame duck administration that have decided they no longer have a job to do," berates Diane Swonk, chief economist, during a discussion of the market responses to news of Obama's cabinet picks. |
| ■ | NBC News: Nightly News, Nov 22, 2008, "Newscast: Obama unveils economic plan, with caveat" – Chief Economist Diane Swonk weighs in on Obama's newly-announced economic recovery plan. |
| ■ | NBC News: Saturday Today, Nov 22, 2008, "Profile: Citigroup on the ropes; Erin Burnett discusses subject and struggling auto industry" – "It was never a silver bullet," comments Chief Economist Diane Swonk on the bailout of Citigroup, during her appearance on NBC's Saturday Today. |
| ■ | CNN: The Situation Room, Nov 21, 2008, "President-Elect Obama's Cabinet Fills Out; Dow Jones Up Almost 500 Points" – "We have a lame duck Congress and a lame duck administration that have decided they no longer have a job to do," berates Diane Swonk, chief economist, in a panel discussion of the market responses to news of Obama's cabinet picks, during her appearance on CNN's Situation Room. |
| ■ | ABC News: Good Morning America, Sep 16, 2008, "WALL STREET IN FREE FALL WILL ANOTHER GIANT FALL?" – "Read the comics before you read your 401k..." advises Chief Economist Diane Swonk during a discussion about the teetering of AIG, on ABC's Good Morning America. |
| ■ | PBS: The News Hour with Jim Lehrer, Sep 15, 2008, "U.S. Financial Market Crash Drives Dow Down 500 Points" – In the midst of a Wall Street meltdown, Chief Economist Diane Swonk joins Guest Host Gwen Ifill on the News Hour with Jim Lehrer, to discuss what's happening and why. |
| ■ | The Wall Street Journal, Sep 10, 2008, "Ahead of the Tape" – As Wall Street looks toward end-of-the-year earnings, a vast gulf has formed between the analysts who track individual companies and economists. The Wall Street Journal reports that analysts track profits at individual companies and often discount the importance of write-offs. Economists look at how broader woes affect corporate profits. Diane Swonk, chief economist, thinks both camps may be wrong. |
| ■ | Reuters News, Sep 04, 2008, "ANALYSIS-Oil under $100? Lower, but not low enough" – Gas prices have dropped to $100 a barrel. But does that help? Chief Economist Diane Swonk comments to Reuters News, "that price still adds insult to injury for American consumers, even if it's less painful than it was." |
| ■ | ABC News: Good Morning America, Aug 26, 2008, "NEW BIG BANK WORRIES MARKET JITTERS ON BAD NEWS" – Chief Economist Diane Swonk joined Good Morning America to discuss market reactions to news of teetering banks. "...you got to ride it out. It's easier to say than do, but it, just don't panic and don't fret too much." |
| ■ | ABC News: World News with Charles Gibson, Jul 21, 2008, "PRICE LINE FOOD PRICES" – Chief Economist Diane Swonk weighs in on climbing food prices on ABC's World News with Charles Gibson. |
| ■ | The Washington Post, Jul 17, 2008, "Fed's Crisis Role Spurs Questions of Overreach" – "They've been extremely innovative in a time of crisis, but they're talking about so many different things, the market doesn't know what to focus on anymore," says Diane Swonk, chief economist, about the Fed's role in mitigating the current financial and economic crisis. |
| ■ | Los Angeles Times, Jul 04, 2008, "Fragile economy takes toll on jobs" – With job losses topping 425,000 at the half-way point of the year, Chief Economist Diane Swonk sums up the situation for the Los Angeles Times. "The economy is growing, but realistically it feels like a recession to most people." |
| ■ | First Business TV, May 29, 2008, "Expecting Higher Inflation" – As inflation pressures continue to be in focus, how are companies and consumers reacting to the possibility of higher inflation? Chief Economist Diane Swonk weighs in on the discussion. |
| ■ | CNBC, May 07, 2008, "Market Perspectives" – Diane Swonk, chief economist, weighs in on the economy on Squawk Box. |
| ■ | CNBC, May 07, 2008, "Futures Buzz" – Chief Economist Diane Swonk visits the CNBC studio to discuss the trading buzz ahead of the open with CNBC's Becky Quick. |
| ■ | CNBC, May 02, 2008, "Fed Reaction" – Chief Economist Diane Swonk provides feedback on the Fed's recent move with CNBC's Rick Santelli. |
| ■ | CNBC, May 02, 2008, "April Jobs Report" – A look at the numbers, with a panel of experts, including: Chief Economist Diane Swonk, CNBC's Rick Santelli, Steve Liesman & Hampton Pearson. |
| ■ | Bloomberg, Apr 30, 2008, "Bernanke Urged to Do More to Ease Bank Funding Costs" – The LIBOR is causing problems for the Fed according to Diane Swonk, chief economist. "While the Fed's benchmark rate is lower, the increase in LIBOR is constraining banks ability to lend." |
| ■ | CNBC, Apr 30, 2008, "GDP Q1 Report" – Chief Economist Diane Swonk speaks with CNBC's Rick Santelli and Steve Liesman about the first quarter GDP advance report and what the numbers mean for the U.S. economy. |
| ■ | Chicago Sun-Times, Apr 30, 2008, "Will the Rebates Work?" – Experts say people are likely to spend their rebate checks, but the stimulus plan is not a guaranteed fix for the economy. According to Chief Economist Diane Swonk, "early signs of success or failure will emerge in monthly retail sales data starting in May." |
| ■ | NBC, Apr 28, 2008, "Nightly News" – Chief Economist Diane Swonk talks about the tax rebate checks that have already made their way into some taxpayer's bank accounts, and if consumers are likely spend their rebate money. |
| ■ | CNBC, Apr 11, 2008, "Consumers and the Economy" – Chief Economist Diane Swonk discusses the day’s economic data with CNBC’s Steve Liesman. |
| ■ | Chicago Sun-Times, Mar 05, 2008, "Home Lenders Told: Cut Back" – When asked about Fed Chairman Bernanke's call for reduced loan amounts and aid to borrowers, Chief Economist Diane Swonk says, "Lenders are losing on foreclosures really dramatically, so if lenders were willing to reduce the principal for legitimate homeowners, people would stay in their homes. That would reduce the cost and write-off to lenders." |
| ■ | Sydney Morning Herald, Feb 29, 2008, "Bernanke More Concerned about Growth than Inflation" – Diane Swonk, chief economist, says "The Fed is in full risk management mode, which means it has to prioritize financial market stability and growth over inflation." |
| ■ | CNBC, Feb 28, 2008, "The Last Call" – Chief Economist Diane Swonk guest hosts the program. The topic of discussion is Fed Chairman Bernanke's latest testimony. |
| ■ | Chicago Tribune, Feb 28, 2008, "Facing Two Foes, Bernanke Takes Aim at Recession" – The U.S. Economy is currently facing both a recession and inflation. Diane Swonk, chief economist, says "The Fed is in full risk management mode," and added Bernanke "has the weight on his shoulders" and is showing his discomfort in trying to manage the situation. |
| ■ | Los Angeles Times, Feb 28, 2008, "Fed Chief Hints at More Cuts" – Diane Swonk, chief economist, explains how Bernanke is an "inflation targeter who's ignoring inflation in favor of growth. He's betting a slowing economy will moderate price increases" until the central bank can fix the growth and financial market problems. |
| ■ | The New York Sun, Feb 28, 2008, "Bernanke May Raise Rates, Despite Inflation Fears" – Diane Swonk, chief economist, says "The Fed is in full risk management mode, which means it has to prioritize financial market stability and growth over inflation." |
| ■ | CNBC, Feb 26, 2008, "Bernanke's Battle: Inflation vs. Growth" – Chief Economist Diane Swonk discusses whether Fed Chairman Bernanke can finesse inflation while combating a slowing economy. |
| ■ | Chicago Tribune, Feb 25, 2008, "What's Ahead" – Consumer confidence has reached an all-time low given American's credit card and mortgage debt. Diane Swonk, chief economist, says "a bleak attitude by consumers is understandable given the havoc that the housing market bust and higher gas prices have wreaked on their personal balance sheets." |
| ■ | The Boston Globe, Feb 21, 2008, "Soaring Prices Threaten Economy" – Oil prices hit a record high going above $100 per barrel causing further concern that the U.S. Economy is sinking into a recession. Diane Swonk, chief economist, says "Right now, the Fed can't abandon the weak economy and problems in financial markets, even though inflation is kind of sizzling. The Fed is acting on a hope and wish that inflation will ease with the slowdown." |
| ■ | CNBC, Feb 20, 2008, "Economic Data" – Chief Economist Diane Swonk discusses the CPI and housing start numbers. |
| ■ | CNBC, Feb 01, 2008, "January Employment Report" – Chief Economist Diane Swonk discusses the numbers from the Labor department on Squawk Box with CNBC's Rick Santelli & Steve Liesman. |
| ■ | CNBC, Jan 30, 2008, "Politics and the Fed" – Chief Economist Diane Swonk discusses whether the elections will influence the Fed with CNBC's Steve Liesman and Rick Santelli. |
| ■ | Bloomberg TV, Jan 16, 2008, "Swonk Says Beige Book Shows U.S. Isn't Yet in Recession" – Diane Swonk, chief economist, talks with Bloomberg's Kathleen Hays in New York about the Federal Reserve's regional business survey known as the Beige Book, the housing and manufacturing industries and the outlook for Fed Chairman Ben S. Bernanke's testimony before Congress on January 17. |
| ■ | CNBC, Jan 15, 2008, "Morning Market Buzz" – Chief Economist Diane Swonk trades strategies with Vincent Hayes from RJO Futures and CNBC's Becky Quick. |
| ■ | CNBC, Jan 15, 2008, "Producer Price Index (PPI) Preview" – Chief Economist Diane Swonk provides a current economic outlook and discusses key inflation data set to come out soon. |
| ■ | CNBC, Jan 15, 2008, "Market Task Force" – Chief Economist Diane Swonk looks ahead to the soon-to-be released market data with CNBC's Rick Santelli. |
| ■ | CNBC, Jan 15, 2008, "Today's Economic Data" – Chief Economist Diane Swonk discusses the day's retail sales and producer price index (PPI) reports with CNBC's Rick Santelli and Steve Liesman. |
