What Claudia Sahm thinks about America

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Economist and creator of the Sahm Rule recession indicator; writes the Stay-At-Home Macro newsletter.

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2 dated positions, 2026, in their own words. Our reading of what Claudia Sahm has said — not written or endorsed by them.

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1. 21 Sept 2026

   Our readingCentral bank decisions affect millions of people, who deserve to hear the reasons directly from its chair.

   interest rates

   Their wordsThe Fed's decisions affect millions of Americans. They should hear the reasons straight from the Chair.

   ↗Questions for the Chairstayathomemacro.substack.com 3rd of 3 in this piece

2. 7 days earlier

3. 14 Sept 2026

   Our readingRaising interest rates imposes real costs on borrowers and on the labor market.

   AI and jobsinterest rates

   Their wordsHigher interest rates create direct costs for millions of Americans through borrowing and potentially indirect costs through a weaker labor market.

   ↗Costly medicinestayathomemacro.substack.com 2nd of 2 in this piece