Local Economist Shares Positive Job Outlook Amidst Economic Worries
Local economist shares insights that might surprise you about our job market—spoiler alert: it’s not what you think!
King Banaian
Governor Walz Taps Local Leaders For Minnesota’s State Boards
Two familiar faces from St. Cloud are taking on significant responsibilities at the state level.
Local Economist Breaks Down The Steel Tariffs Impact On Prices
Local manufacturers are bracing for a shake-up as tariffs loom over essential materials. What does that mean for everyday products we rely on?
How Tariffs Will Affect Consumers in Central MN
Tariffs and the impact of those in the United States have been talked about quite a bit in recent months. St. Cloud State Economist King Banaian joined me on WJON to explain what has happened so far and what it means.
SCSU’s Banaian; Tariffs Will Cause a Rise in Price of These Products
President Trump is expected to hand down extensive tariffs on numerous countries throughout the world starting today. St. Cloud State Economist King Banaian joined me on WJON. He expects the products that will be immediately affected include automobiles, electronics (cell phone, computers, etc..) and pharmaceuticals.
SCSU’s Banaian; Holiday Shopping and Gas Prices
The holiday shopping season is underway. St. Cloud State Economist King Banaian joined me on WJON. He says Central Minnesota shoppers are looking for savings and name brands are not as important to many.
SCSU’s Banaian Weighs in on Upcoming Christmas Shopping Season
The Christmas shopping season is underway for some while others will wait until after Thanksgiving. St. Cloud State Economist King Banaian joined me on WJON today. He expects a good Christmas shopping season as consumers are still spending money.
Banaian; St. Cloud Area Seeing Labor Growth
The St. Cloud area is seeing labor growth. That according to St. Cloud Economist King Banaian, who joined me on WJON today. He says the St. Cloud area has seen a number of workers come into the area through migration.
SCSU’s Banaian; No Sign of a Recession Yet
It was a tough week on Wall Street last week and there have been numerous reports of job cuts. St. Cloud State Economist King Banaian joined me on WJON. He explains the recent troubles with the job market isn't a sign of a recession quite yet. Banaian says the job market is weaker and slower but he's not ready to say a recession is coming.
SCSU’s Banaian; What Higher Wages Means For Interest Rates
The cost of goods and services have been on the steady increase. St. Cloud State University Economist King Banaian joined me on WJON. He says wages are catching up with inflation but that also carries consequences. Banaian believes if wages go up too much it will cause interest rates to stay higher for longer because the Federal Reserve will feel like inflation hasn't made enough progress and they won't cut rates.