Patrick Watson

Patrick Watson points out the housing market is the US economy’s thousand-pound gorilla. Bad things happen when it gets angry

Patrick Watson points out the housing market is the US economy’s thousand-pound gorilla. Bad things happen when it gets angry

Patrick Watson argues US economic problems are deeper than interest rates being a little too high or low.

Patrick Watson argues US economic problems are deeper than interest rates being a little too high or low.

Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics says we can’t see inside Donald Trump's head, but we can think about where his goals and methods will logically lead

Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics says we can’t see inside Donald Trump's head, but we can think about where his goals and methods will logically lead

Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics argues that from a trade perspective, the US is in a box with no way out

Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics argues that from a trade perspective, the US is in a box with no way out

Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics says talk of a US recession is now everywhere having seemed unlikely three months ago

Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics says talk of a US recession is now everywhere having seemed unlikely three months ago

Patrick Watson reckons the potential for mass unemployment is lower than it used to be, so wonders if the US can have a recession if unemployment can’t rise

Patrick Watson reckons the potential for mass unemployment is lower than it used to be, so wonders if the US can have a recession if unemployment can’t rise

Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics says the pendulum has swung in workers’ favor and it’s a long way from swinging back

Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics says the pendulum has swung in workers’ favor and it’s a long way from swinging back

Mauldin Economics' Patrick Watson says if we want lower price inflation, energy prices must fall significantly

Mauldin Economics' Patrick Watson says if we want lower price inflation, energy prices must fall significantly

Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics is excited about the potential of geothermal energy, saying near-unlimited electricity everywhere could enable massive changes

Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics is excited about the potential of geothermal energy, saying near-unlimited electricity everywhere could enable massive changes

Patrick Watson says if you thought last month’s inflation was hot, think again. It’s going to get hotter

Patrick Watson says if you thought last month’s inflation was hot, think again. It’s going to get hotter

Patrick Watson looks at how a growing number of US workers have decided the system is aligned against them, with some realising cooperative action can force change

Patrick Watson looks at how a growing number of US workers have decided the system is aligned against them, with some realising cooperative action can force change

Patrick Watson sees a silver lining in the pandemic for workers because Covid-19 is choking off foreign competition meaning they face less competition and can demand higher wages

Patrick Watson sees a silver lining in the pandemic for workers because Covid-19 is choking off foreign competition meaning they face less competition and can demand higher wages

Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics suggests the US may spend more time fighting COVID-19 than it was engaged in World War II for

Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics suggests the US may spend more time fighting COVID-19 than it was engaged in World War II for

Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics suggests that a one-off tax levy on the unvaccinated would both motivate vaccinations and recover some of the costs the unvaccinated are forcing on everyone else

Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics suggests that a one-off tax levy on the unvaccinated would both motivate vaccinations and recover some of the costs the unvaccinated are forcing on everyone else

Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics argues the pandemic economy isn't yet over in the US, it's just entering a new stage

Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics argues the pandemic economy isn't yet over in the US, it's just entering a new stage

Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics casts an eye over the labour market, looking at the impact of automation, wage rates and more

Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics casts an eye over the labour market, looking at the impact of automation, wage rates and more

Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics probes the rise of US inflation and says it's primarily a temporary consequence of the pandemic 

Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics probes the rise of US inflation and says it's primarily a temporary consequence of the pandemic 

Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics suggests if your investment thesis assumes a sustained global boom as the virus fades, you might want to think again

Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics suggests if your investment thesis assumes a sustained global boom as the virus fades, you might want to think again

Mauldin Economics' Patrick Watson says business & property owners should be able to set their own rules about allowing people who have and haven't been vaccinated against COVID-19 on their premises

Mauldin Economics' Patrick Watson says business & property owners should be able to set their own rules about allowing people who have and haven't been vaccinated against COVID-19 on their premises

Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics suggests that for the US, if the pandemic is a trilogy Part I is finishing

Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics suggests that for the US, if the pandemic is a trilogy Part I is finishing

Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics delves into the impact COVID-19 has had on the US jobs market

Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics delves into the impact COVID-19 has had on the US jobs market

Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics shares his experiences of the big Texas winter storm and reflects on what it means for the economy when people have to go without the likes of electricity and indoor plumbing

Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics shares his experiences of the big Texas winter storm and reflects on what it means for the economy when people have to go without the likes of electricity and indoor plumbing

Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics says Bitcoin isn't money, rather it's another risk asset like gold, shares, or pork bellies

Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics says Bitcoin isn't money, rather it's another risk asset like gold, shares, or pork bellies

Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics looks at a tail risk scenario potentially stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic

Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics looks at a tail risk scenario potentially stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic

Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics points out that for many businesses their best customers will be the last ones to get vaccinated for COVID-19

Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics points out that for many businesses their best customers will be the last ones to get vaccinated for COVID-19