🔹 Episode Summary
In today’s episode, we unpack a whirlwind week in the markets. Trump makes headlines by firing the BLS commissioner after a weak jobs report. Jerome Powell holds rates steady amid labor market softness. Plus, we dive into key earnings from Big Tech and more.
🇺🇸 Trump Fires BLS Commissioner
Repercussions and market reactions
Political implications as election season heats up
📉 Weak Jobs Report
What the numbers missed
How investors are interpreting labor softness
🏦 Powell Holds Rates Steady
Fed’s current stance on inflation and employment
Market expectations going forward
💻 Earnings Recap
SOFI: Sluggish growth or hidden potential?
MSFT: AI leadership and cloud expansion
META: Strong ad revenue and Threads momentum
GOOGL: Search and cloud stabilize after past volatility
POOL & SWK: What these earnings tell us about the consumer
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While politics and macro data are rattling markets, earnings paint a more nuanced picture. Staying invested, diversified, and focused on long-term value creation.
📊 Key Topics Covered📈 Stocks Discussed🧠 Final Thoughts
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