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Debt is now influencing job seekers decisions
Economic concerns for the second half of the year
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss how markets kept calm through all the noise in the first half of the year. What are some of the concerns for the second half of the year. How is Trump's megabill helping the wealthy and hurting the everday American? US job openings unexpectedly rise in May, hiring falls. Powell confirms that the Fed would have cut by now were it not for tariffs. Homes are taking longer to sell in once hot markets.
Can a baby bonus really make Americans have more kids?
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss a shrinking housing could mean upheavel for buyers. Are summer jobs for teens fading away? Why are those in the 10% of earners still not feeling rich? Can a baby bonus really make Americans have more kids? Is Gen Z actually proving to be good at saving for retirement already?
How the tax bill gets passed is more important than the bill itself
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss Republicans fight it out on Trump’s tax megabill. Economists still don’t like Trump’s tax bill. How the tax bill gets passed is more important than the bill itself. Canada drops digital tax that infuriated Trump to restart trade talks. Fed versus Trump on tariffs impact will soon be put to the test.
Americans still don't have enough emergency savings
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss Fed driven bond rally stalling. Greg McBride, Bankrate Chief Financial Analyst, joins the show to chat about American recognizing but unable to act upon poor emergency savings. Student loan borrowers face ‘default cliff’ as late payments climb, report finds. Ted Cruz has a solution to fix the Fed. Paul LaMonica, Barron's, stops by to talk about Constellation Brands.
Why investors should be cautious of buy-the-dip strategies.
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss May PCE inflation data coming in higher than expected. The US and China reach a trade deal but questions still remain. Is Nike starting to correct course? Why investors should be cautious of buy-the-dip strategies.
Vibes are becoming a go-to economic indicator
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss why presidents shouldn't interfere with the Fed and push for lower rates. How vibes became a nearly undefeated economic indicator. BlackRock deepens push into private investments for the masses. SPACs are back. What could go wrong this time? Fears over US debt load and inflation ignite exodus from long-term bonds.
Trump considers naming next Fed chair months ahead of schedule
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss the recent revision to GDP data coming in lower as consumer spending wanes. Jobless claims coming in lower than expected but unemployment rolls swell. Trump considers naming next Fed Chair early in bid to undermine Powell. College graduates face toughest job market in more than a decade as hiring slows. China is still choking exports of rare earths despite pact with U.S..
S&P 500 nears record highs but is something lurking underneath?
Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti discuss the S&P 500 nearing a new record high but trouble could be brewing under the surface. More Americans tap 401(k)s for emergencies according to Vanguard.
Student loan delinquencies hit record as late payments pile up. A shrinking housing market means upheaval for buyers. Tesla’s EU sales slumped in May despite EV market growth. BP shares jump 8% on report it is in early-stage talks to be acquired by Shell.
Student loan delinquencies hit record as late payments pile up. A shrinking housing market means upheaval for buyers. Tesla’s EU sales slumped in May despite EV market growth. BP shares jump 8% on report it is in early-stage talks to be acquired by Shell.
Is wait-and-see the right approach for the Fed?
Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti discuss Powell remaining steadfast in his wait-and-see approach to cutting rates. Is this time different for the economy? Bond investors remain hopeful despite deficits. Trump sends out a warning to the GOP on megabill. Todd Lutsky joins the show for his weekly segment, Ask Todd.