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The U.S. labor market added 165,000 jobs in October, which was more than expected. An uptick in white-collar hiring was particularly surprising. Sure, unemployment remains stuck just above 4%, but more jobs is a step in the right direction. Plus: Declining foreign ownership of U.S. Treasurys contributes to rising yield rates, more friends are co-homebuying in this unaffordable housing market, and we recap the post-election economic headlines.
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How the economy looks post-midtermsLatest jobs report shows a white-collar hiring turnaroundForeign governments own fewer Treasurys these days. That's pushing interest rates upWant to buy a house with friends? This Colorado group did itWhat if you don't have to find another job? -
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A bunch of American oil companies announce quarterly earnings this time of year, and they’re doing pretty well. Oil prices are up and crude production hit a record high last week. Will a strong 2026 mean more capital investment in 2027? That remains to be seen. Also in this episode: Companies swap their stock exchange affiliation, AI floods academic journal submissions, and one family leaves a life in Idaho to protect their trans daughter.
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U.S. oil companies post billions in Q3 profits as crude production hits record levelWhy do companies switch stock exchanges?AI in academic journal submissions is hurting the credibility of research itself'Tis the season for cookie decorating classes — and TikTok videosWhy this family is leaving Idaho for good -
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Treasury yields have been climbing over the past year, which affects the cost of all sorts of borrowing, including mortgages. Treasury is a fancy word for government debt — a government that just got a ton of new lawmakers. So, will a Democratic-led Congress reverse that upward yield trajectory? We’ll explain. Also in this episode: Property tax ballot measures divide voters, data center opposition forges bipartisan bonds in Alabama, and school cafeterias face financial strain.
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How this week's election results can impact the bond market — and interest ratesWyoming and Florida voters come to different conclusions on property tax reformData center opposition is forging unlikely bipartisan alliances in AlabamaFree school lunch is no longer on the menu for many kids. It's one of many strains on cafeterias -
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The September Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey from the BLS is out, and things in this labor market are mostly unchanged, although quits were up a bit. Still, economists are clear: Now is not the time to leave your job without another one lined up. Also in this episode: That stiff labor market may be hampering productivity, warehousing costs are up as retailers scramble for the holidays, and pro baseball faces a lockout in 2027.
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What continued productivity growth might say about this economyQuits ticked up in September, but economists say it’s still a terrible time to leave your jobSometimes leaving the workforce turns into a labor of loveWhy warehouse space is getting harder and more expensive to come byCompanies invest big in pet food researchMLB players look to defend free labor market as owners push for a salary cap -
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Google’s parent company, Alphabet, is issuing $6.7 billion worth of bonds in Europe. That’s about €6 billion. Meta is reportedly considering a similar move. In this episode, we explain the pros and cons of Big Tech selling debt on the European market. Plus: AI agents transform the travel industry, Kai tours a satellite factory in Southern California, and the low-fire, low-hire, weak-wage-growth trifecta persists ahead of the October jobs report.
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Jobs data has see-sawed lately. What can we expect for October?What role will AI play in travel and hospitality?Is bigger better? Why these brothers are trying to build satellites at scaleWhy Alphabet and other big tech firms are raising money in eurosIn San Francisco, real estate has reached eye-popping prices -
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Big Tech firms saw major stock market slides this week. Alphabet, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, and Intel all dropped, following less-than-stellar earnings reports. Cracks are showing in the tech biz, and they aren’t all related to AI. Is this the beginning of an AI bubble burst? We’ll explain. Plus: How companies decide whether to offer buyouts or do traditional layoffs, what it’s like to go back to school in your 40s, and where new affordable EVs are available (hint: outside the U.S.)
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Don't let this economy give you a frightInside Big Tech companies' big slump this weekShe loved bartending. Then she decided to head back to schoolWhy companies offer buyouts versus layoffsTo test drive affordable EVs, he took a trip to CDMX -
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Fresh data showed the economy grew faster than expected, at a 3.4% annual rate in the third quarter. Prices grew too, by 3.6%. Robust consumer spending tends to drive GDP, but the consumer savings rate — an important financial cushion — is falling. In this episode, when will strong topline economic figures catch up to a precarious consumer reality? Plus: Alphabet stock slides after a disappointing earnings report, apple orchards reap the devastating effects of unusual spring weather, and jobless stats misalign with labor market perceptions.
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The economy grew 3.4% this summer, but consumers got there by saving lessUnemployment numbers are near a 57-year low. Why doesn't it feel like it?Here's why Alphabet stock plummeted todayChina, the world's second largest economy, considers itself "developing." Why?Apple-picking looks different this season after “devastating year" for orchards -
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Fed governors met this week and voted to keep interest rates steady at just below 4%. The central bank says it’s taking a “wait and see” approach to elevated inflation. But what does that mean for banks and businesses that want to borrow money? In this episode, economic forces make for a fraught lending environment. Plus: We take a trip to Costco to understand how toilet paper is an economic indicator, and spend the day out west with a Wyoming cattle brand inspector.
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As interest rates rise, lending gets more fraught for businesses and banksA day in the life of a Wyoming cattle brand inspectorHow student loans have shaped this family’s economyWhat toilet paper sales tell us about consumer spendingCopper wire stripping is making people money on TikTok -
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The housing market is a bit chilly right now — new home sales are down, and so are prices. But current homeowners watched their property values grow over the past several years. So when it comes to selling, they’ve got (as Olivia Rodrigo might say) real big expectations. In this episode, the disconnect between need-to-sell homeowners and price-sensitive buyers. Plus: Consumer confidence continues its bumpy journey, durable goods orders are picking up, and we visit Brownsville, Texas, where SpaceX launches are taking over the skies.
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Durable goods orders have been picking up. And it’s not just AI.Selling your home? You may need to adjust expectationsConsumer confidence ticked up in October. Is it just a blip?In South Texas, rocket launches are part of a bigger economic shiftCapitalism and democracy go hand in hand, according to new indexFor this candy store, it's all about the customers -
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A few Big Tech firms are slated to explain their quarterly earnings later this week. AI will, of course, be the protagonist of these earnings calls. Investors are hoping for some positive character development, or at least a spoiler for any plot twists. In this episode, the next installment of the AI narrative. Plus: Central banks prepare for interest rate setting, Treasury rates rise with heightened risk, and the Energy Department adds helium to its critical materials list — again.
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AI is the main character in Big Tech's earnings storiesWill the world's central banks rase interest rates this week?At the Belcourt Theatre, you can see everything (including the documentary)Helium is back on the U.S. list of 'critical materials'Treasury interest rates are up because they're looking riskyAging farmers and the government want to save farms, but for many the cost is too high