#604: The biggest trade shake-up in 135 years is happening right now.
April brought tariff levels that economists say haven't been seen since the 1890s, creating ripple effects throughout the economy.
We're seeing a stark disconnect between official economic data and how people feel about their financial future.
While the economy added 177,000 jobs ... Show More
Jul 4
First Friday: Why Americans Are More Pessimistic Than Ever
#622: #622: The headlines said America added 147,000 jobs in June. The reality? Private companies actually cut 33,000 positions. Grad students just lost access to unlimited borrowing. Parent PLUS loans now cap at $65,000. And tariffs are about to jump as high as 70 percent. Every ... Show More
39m 42s
Nov 2024
The Truth About the US Economy!
The US Economy has been booming in recent years and most Americans are doing better than they were a year ago, unemployment is lower, wages are growing, and inflation is declining. It’s not just the one percent either, the statistics show that Americans across ages and social cla ... Show More
19m 55s
Aug 2024
More US stocks rose than fell, even as Nvidia dropped
Nvidia did not meet lofty earnings expectations and its stock fell 6%, while revised Q2 US GDP figures beat expectations at 3%, meaning more stocks rose than fell on the S&P 500. US Treasury yields rose on the better economic data, although Treasuries are on track for a fourth mo ... Show More
14m 12s
Jan 2025
US small business optimism soars
US small business owners are experiencing their highest level of optimism in over 40 years, fuelled by expectations of tax cuts and deregulation under Donald Trump. US producer prices rose less than expected in December, providing some relief, although today's consumer price data ... Show More
18m 7s