KPMG chief economist Diane Swonk discusses the state of the U.S. economy

By Steve Inskeep

Published June 19, 2025 at 5:03 AM EDT

The Fed held interest rates steady on Wednesday. NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Diane Swonk, chief economist at KPMG, about the state of the U.S. economy and what it means for consumers.

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Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.

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