Sin City tourism and data center discourse
Summary
KPMG Chief Economist Diane Swank explains the return of "bond vigilantes" as rising Treasury yields reflect inflation concerns and term premia. Yvette Fernandez from the Mountain West News Bureau discusses Las Vegas tourism declines due to visa costs and tensions, noting a slight recent recovery. She also covers Nevada Governor Lombardo’s executive order requiring data centers to fund education, highlighting how these issues are shaping midterm election debates.
Topics discussed
Pega Blueprint ad: AI governance and compliance
Show intro: Bond yields and Vegas economy
Context: Treasury yield spike and Fed comments
KPMG economist explains 'bond vigilantes' and term premia
Comparison to 2004-2007 and post-GFC economic environment
Pega Blueprint ad: AI governance and compliance
Morgan Stanley 'Hard Lessons' podcast promotion
Intro to Marketplace Economic Pulse and guest Yvette Fernandez
Las Vegas tourism decline: Data, tariffs, and visa costs
Nevada data centers: Executive order and election impact
Sign-off and full interview link
Marketplace Morning Report sponsorship appeal
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