Today on the show, hosts from Planet Money and The Indicator debate the economic indicators of this year and next year. First up, we try to identify the figure that best captured the essence of 2023. The contenders: the possible soft landing, consumer sentiment, and the housing market. And looking ahead to 2024, what will the economic indicator of next year be? Interest rates, Bidenomics, or junk fees? Listen to our hosts make their case, and then tell us who won by submitting your vote via Planet Money's Instagram or email us with "Family Feud" in the subject line. Voting ends on December 31st. This episode was hosted by Jeff Guo, Kenny Malone and Wailin Wong. It was produced by Julia Ritchey and Willa Rubin with engineering help from Valentina Rodriguez Sanchez. It was fact-checked by Sierra Juarez. Kate Concannon edits The Indicator. Help support Planet Money and get bonus episodes by subscribing to Planet Money+ in Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org/planetmoney. Music: Universal Music Production, "Terry And Mildred," "Decked Out For The Holidays." Audio Network - "Counting Down Seconds," "Tijuana Choo Choo." Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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We are like one big podcast family.
And like a lot of families around the holidays, we sometimes have our disagreements.
Now, how do we settle our disagreements?
Well, at the indicator, we air them out publicly in a friendly game show competition.
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It is time for Family feud.
Hello, and welcome to Planet Money.
I'm Waylon Wong.
Today I am competing head to head with Planet money hosts Kenny Malone and Jeff Guo.
We have two rounds in today's show.
First, what was the indicator of 2023?
The thing that when we look back at the economy years from now, we will say that's what this year was all about.
And second, what will be the indicator of 2024?
We try to predict what will define the economy in the coming year.
This is where legacy is made, Waylon.
I am very excited to make my mark.
Here we go.