It’s the Economy

It’s the Economy

Welcome to It’s the Economy, a data-driven podcast exploring the forces shaping markets, policy, and the global economy. Each episode delivers clear analysis of stock market trends, macroeconomic indicators, Federal Reserve policy, inflation dynamics, and key legislation affecting businesses and investors. From sector rotations and geopolitical risks to fiscal policy and economic data releases, we break down what the numbers actually mean for markets, businesses, and everyday Americans — with context, technical insights, and real-world implications.

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June 8, 2026 8 mins
Recent JOLTs data shows U.S. job openings surging to 7.6 million in April 2026, driven largely by a massive spike in professional and business services—fueling speculation that AI is creating more demand than it destroys. This episode explores the dual realities of AI’s impact: jobs lost to automation, new roles exploding in tech and data, and the reshaping of millions of positions in between. We examine optimistic projections of n...
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This special report examines today’s key U.S. economic releases, including robust ADP private employment growth and an accelerating ISM Services PMI, set against ongoing artificial intelligence momentum and corporate valuations in technology. It assesses equity market performance, macroeconomic signals, and implications of the Federal Reserve leadership transition amid persistent inflation concerns. Professionals and investors will...
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This special report reviews the latest U.S. economic indicators released on June 1, 2026, including stronger-than-expected ISM Manufacturing PMI and construction spending data, alongside equity market movements and ongoing artificial intelligence momentum. It evaluates corporate valuations in technology against macroeconomic headwinds and the implications of the Federal Reserve leadership transition. Investors and professionals wil...
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This special report analyzes the dynamic interplay between surging artificial intelligence investments and persistent macroeconomic challenges shaping the U.S. economy in 2026. It examines robust corporate valuations in the technology sector alongside moderating GDP growth and evolving Federal Reserve policy expectations amid leadership transitions. Listeners will gain structured insights into investment implications, sector perfor...
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On May 29, 2026, U.S. equity markets posted modest gains as positive trade balance data and strong regional manufacturing signals combined with easing geopolitical tensions from a potential U.S.-Iran truce extension. Commodities reflected shifting risk sentiment with oil prices declining while gold held firm above elevated levels. This episode examines the key economic releases, market movements, and corporate developments shaping ...
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U.S. equity markets exhibited cautious trading patterns following the release of mixed economic indicators, with major indices showing modest declines amid concerns over moderating growth and persistent inflation. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite each retreated approximately 0.4 to 0.7 percent in morning sessions, as investors digested the downward revision in first-quarter GDP and elevated core PCE readings, which tempered exp...
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This episode provides a real-time evaluation of U.S. equity markets, spotlighting strong performance in individual stocks such as Micron Technology amid broader index advances supported by technological innovation. It features technical assessments for major indices and gold, analysis of today’s domestic economic indicators including the Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, and international economic factors influencing U.S....
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This episode provides a live assessment of U.S. equity markets as they trade amid sustained momentum from technological advancements and corporate performance. It delivers current technical evaluations for major indices and gold, alongside analysis of today’s domestic economic releases, including the Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, and relevant international economic factors. Furthermore, the discussion incorporates ong...
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US 30-year Treasury yields have climbed to 5.19%—the highest since 2007—fueled by the 2026 Iran conflict disrupting the Strait of Hormuz, pushing oil above $100/barrel and reigniting inflation pressures. This expanded episode summarizes The Kobeissi Letter’s urgent thread, integrates the latest data from the BLS, Treasury, EIA, and mortgage markets, deepens the debate with historical parallels and expert perspectives, explores real...
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This episode reviews the principal economic indicators released on May 22, 2026, including U.S. leading indicators, consumer sentiment, and international GDP figures, together with an assessment of their implications for growth, inflation, and monetary policy. We deliver updates on equity, commodity, and bond markets, with technical observations and an overview of geopolitical factors shaping investor sentiment. Listeners will gain...
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This episode examines the latest U.S. and European economic indicators released today, alongside the Federal Reserve’s April meeting minutes from yesterday, assessing their implications for growth, inflation, and monetary policy. We provide updates on equity, commodity, and bond markets, incorporating technical analysis and key geopolitical developments influencing investor sentiment. Join us for a professional overview of how thes...
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This episode analyzes a highly active global data print day, highlighting how a surprise deceleration in UK inflation to 2.8% triggered a drop in US Treasury yields to lift domestic equity futures. We trace the international macro ripple effects, from defensive interest rate hikes in emerging markets like Indonesia to the structural gridlock remaining in the US housing sector. Finally, we preview the afternoon's critical macro risk...
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Today’s episode examines the SEC’s anticipated “innovation exemption” for tokenized stocks, a pivotal step toward integrating digital assets with traditional securities on decentralized platforms. We analyze surging South Korean margin debt reaching record levels amid aggressive retail betting on semiconductors, alongside broader U.S. and global market movements influenced by elevated oil prices and bond yields. Additional coverage...
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This episode analyzes accelerating global inflation driven by energy shocks, key economic announcements from the United States, Japan, Europe, China, and other regions, along with their implications for the U.S. economy. We provide technical perspectives on gold and silver, broader market technical analysis, and assessments of geopolitical developments. Additionally, we examine hedge fund allocations toward semiconductor stocks ami...
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Since December 2023, the U.S. healthcare and social assistance sector has added 1.76 million jobs while the rest of the private sector has lost nearly 128,000. This extreme concentration reveals a labor market dangerously reliant on one industry driven by demographics rather than broad-based growth. In this episode, we unpack the data, explore the implications for workers, businesses, and the Fed, and ask whether this is sustainabl...
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In today’s edition, we unpack President Trump’s high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, including fresh updates on trade, Iran, and energy security. We assess the implications of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s departure as the central bank navigates persistent inflation, alongside sharp moves in U.S. and U.K. bond markets, robust retail investor participation in equities, gold’s technical positioning, and signi...
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April retail sales advanced 0.5 percent month-over-month in line with forecasts, underscoring steady consumer demand, while initial jobless claims rose modestly to 211,000, signaling slight labor-market softening. Import and export prices climbed sharply on energy costs, reinforcing yesterday’s hotter-than-expected producer-price data. Kevin Warsh was confirmed as the new Federal Reserve chair, and Cisco delivered strong earnings o...
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April CPI data show U.S. inflation reaccelerating to 3.8 percent year-over-year, highest since May 2023, driven by energy costs from the Iran conflict, as President Trump engages in high-stakes talks with Xi Jinping in Beijing. This episode provides authoritative analysis of the latest CPI, Fed signals, deep commodity trends, equity dynamics, and sector rotation, with precise technical breakdowns for gold and the broader market. It...
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April CPI data released today shows U.S. headline inflation accelerating to 3.8% year-over-year—the highest since May 2023—fueled by energy costs amid Middle East tensions, with core at 2.8%. Oil prices surge above $101 WTI while equities retreat from records, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq under pressure from tech weakness. This episode provides precise technical analysis on gold and broader markets, Fed signals, and behavioral insigh...
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As April CPI data arrives tomorrow, the latest March figures show U.S. inflation rebounding to 3.3% year-over-year—driven by energy—while today’s Existing Home Sales report and surging oil prices from U.S.-Iran tensions add fresh pressure. Fed officials signal caution on rate cuts amid sticky inflation, with markets holding near record highs in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. This episode delivers precise technical analysis on gold and...
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