Economic Pulse

By WDIY 88.1 FM

Dr. Kamran Afshar presents a synopsis of the week's economic news with a detailed look at trends in the Lehigh Valley and the nation. Listen to Economic Pulse Fridays at 5:44 PM during All Things Cons... more

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How many episodes does Economic Pulse have?

The podcast currently has 87 episodes available.

Economic Pulse episodes:

January 30, 2026 Economic Pulse: Week of 1/30/26
The FED held its rate steady. Dr. Kamran Afshar takes a look at this and more in his synopsis of this week's economic news and trends across the Lehigh Valley and nation.
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4min
January 23, 2026 Economic Pulse: Week of 1/23/26
Car sales down 5.9%... Dr. Kamran Afshar takes a look at this and more in his synopsis of this week's economic news and trends across the Lehigh Valley and nation.
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4min
January 16, 2026 Economic Pulse: Week of 1/16/26
2025, year in review. Dr. Kamran Afshar takes a look at this and more in his synopsis of this week's economic news and trends across the Lehigh Valley and nation.
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4min
January 09, 2026 Economic Pulse: Week of 1/9/26
Employment growth is losing momentum. Dr. Kamran Afshar takes a look at this and more in his synopsis of this week's economic news and trends across the Lehigh Valley and nation.
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4min
January 02, 2026 Economic Pulse: Week of 1/2/26
The housing market... Dr. Kamran Afshar takes a look at this and more in his synopsis of this week's economic news and trends across the Lehigh Valley and nation.
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4min
December 19, 2025 Economic Pulse: Week of 12/19/25
Payroll employment has been almost unchanged since July. Dr. Kamran Afshar takes a look at this and more in his synopsis of this week's economic news and trends across the Lehigh Valley and nation.
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4min
December 12, 2025 Economic Pulse: Week of 12/12/25
The FED in a fog: The rate cut paradox... Dr. Kamran Afshar takes a look at this and more in his synopsis of this week's economic news and trends across the Lehigh Valley and nation.
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4min
December 05, 2025 Economic Pulse: Week of 12/5/25
Gasoline prices are dropping. Dr. Kamran Afshar takes a look at this and more in his synopsis of this week's economic news and trends across the Lehigh Valley and nation.
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4min
December 01, 2025 Economic Pulse: Week of 11/28/25
September Retail Sales Update... Dr. Kamran Afshar takes a look at this and more in his synopsis of this week's economic news and trends across the Lehigh Valley and nation.
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5min
November 21, 2025 Economic Pulse: Week of 11/21/25
AI Frenzy Drives Dow, But Economy Lags Behind. Dr. Kamran Afshar takes a look at this and more in his synopsis of this week's economic news and trends across the Lehigh Valley and nation.
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4min

FAQs about Economic Pulse:

How many episodes does Economic Pulse have?

The podcast currently has 87 episodes available.