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EPISODE · May 8, 2026 · 38 MIN

Why the Economy Still Isn’t Slowing Down

from The Financial Exchange Show · host The Financial Exchange Network

The labor market remains surprisingly stable even as higher gas prices, inflation pressure, and global tensions continue to build.Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down the latest jobs report and why hiring activity continues to hold up despite persistent concerns about economic slowing and rising costs across the economy.Also covered:Why the labor market may have stabilized after months of weakeningThe industries quietly showing signs of renewed growthHow AI spending has become the primary driver of economic expansionWhy disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz still threaten global energy supplyThe growing debate over whether AI is replacing workers or simply masking overhiringWhy consumer sentiment data may no longer reflect the real economyThe risks surrounding SpaceX’s massive upcoming IPOWhy more Americans are being “fired from retirement” and returning to workWhat to expect from the next round of US-China trade talksWhy the economy continues to defy expectations even as long-term risks keep building.

The labor market remains surprisingly stable even as higher gas prices, inflation pressure, and global tensions continue to build.Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down the latest jobs report and why hiring activity continues to hold up despite persistent concerns about economic slowing and rising costs across the economy.Also covered:Why the labor market may have stabilized after months of weakeningThe industries quietly showing signs of renewed growthHow AI spending has become the primary driver of economic expansionWhy disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz still threaten global energy supplyThe growing debate over whether AI is replacing workers or simply masking overhiringWhy consumer sentiment data may no longer reflect the real economyThe risks surrounding SpaceX’s massive upcoming IPOWhy more Americans are being “fired from retirement” and returning to workWhat to expect from the next round of US-China trade talksWhy the economy continues to defy expectations even as long-term risks keep building.

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