You Need to Understand Bonds! (Sorry.)

from TLDR · host matthew karasz, devin friedman, sarah rieger, walid hejazi

Tariff whiplash has left everything feeling very, very uncertain. On this week’s TLDR, a look at what the future might hold — and whether we’re headed for a, gulp, recession. Plus, did the bond markets really get U.S. President Trump to change his course on tariffs? And, Sarah gives us a break from it all with a winding journey through the company fueling the wedding industry.This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger and former hedgefunder Matthew Karasz, with an appearance by economist Walid Hejazi. Follow us on other platforms, or subscribe to our weekly newsletter: linkin.bio/tldrThe TLDR Podcast is offered by Wealthsimple Media Inc. and is for informational purposes only. The content in the TLDR Podcast is not investment advice, a recommendation to buy or sell assets or securities, and does not represent the views of Wealthsimple Financial Corp or any of its other subsidiaries or affiliates. Wealthsimple Media Inc. does not endorse any third-party views referenced in this content. More information at wealthsimple.com/tldr.

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