We dig into the latest jobs report that showed a significant decline in new jobs. We’ll also analyze the minimal effect that tariffs have had on inflation and the economy as a whole, and how the Fed can and should react with rate cuts. We’ll finish with a look at the recent run of IPOs, how they could indicate a return of speculative behavior, and why you should be cautious with including IPOs in a sound investment strategy.
Key Takeaways
[00:16] - Breaking down the latest job report and AI’s impact
[08:04] - The tariff effect
[14:56] - Recent IPOs indicate a return of speculative behavior in the market
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Links
The Tariff Effect: Billions in Revenue but No Economic Earthquake
Trump Just Got a Fresh Shot at Bending the Fed to His Will
Circle Internet Group
Figma
Firefly Aerospace
Bill Gurley on the Figma IPO
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