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RNA episode 149 includes news for 24 February 2026 featuring the latest on Australia's most controversial recruiter, Luke Hemmings, the likely final instalment in the Employment Hero–Seek saga. Company updates from PeopleIN and The Next Group, along with the latest unemployment data and earnings results from Ignite Limited and Ashley Services Group.

Is the American consumer finally hitting a wall?

Stephen Grootes speaks to Sifiso Skenjana, Economist and Managing Director at ESG Analytics, about South Africa’s latest unemployment figures, which show the official rate has dropped but remains deeply entrenched in crisis levels. Recent data highlights both areas of improvement and persistent challenges in the labour market, with high levels of joblessness among youth and structural unemployment continuing to burden the economy. In other interviews, Siyabonga Madlala, Chairman of the South African Farmers Development Association, talks about the sweeping regulatory reforms that hand the embattled sugar industry greater control over how it manages imports and stabilises the domestic market. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Sifiso Skenjana, Economist and Managing Director at ESG Analytics, about South Africa’s latest unemployment figures, which show the official rate has dropped but remains deeply entrenched in crisis levels. The latest data highlights both areas of improvement and persistent challenges in the labour market, with high levels of joblessness among youth and structural unemployment continuing to burden the economy. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Workforce Solutions Alamo reports the December 2025 unadjusted unemployment rate for Wilson County is 3.5 percent, decreasing from 3.9 percent in November 2025. Wilson County's December rate is lower than the 3.6 percent unemployment rate for the 13-county Workforce Development Area, including Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, McMullen, Medina, and Wilson counties, and lower than the 3.9 percent unemployment rate for the state of Texas. Currently, there are 944 people actively looking and available for work in the county. Wilson County ranked fifth lowest in the 13-county Workforce Development Area, while McMullen County ranked the...Article Link

Together at last. In a rare joint performance, Dante and Matt join the Inside Economics crew to unpack January's jobs and CPI reports. The brief federal government shutdown delayed economic data releases a few days, which made for a loaded slate this week. Dante shares his impression of January's seemingly strong jobs report and then the team plays the stats game. A brief hiatus did not affect Marisa's ability to dominate. Matt then goes through the first inflation data of 2026, and where it looks like inflation is headed in the coming months.View the Full U.S. Macroeconomic Outlook Webinar here: https://events.moodys.com/ta6186-2026-bank-odwbn-mau28334-us-economic-outlook-q1View our AI generated paper here: https://www.economy.com/getfile?q=165AB685-ED95-43E8-8533-DA2CE131A01A&app=downloadHosts: Mark Zandi – Chief Economist, Moody's Analytics, Cris deRitis – Deputy Chief Economist, Moody's Analytics, and Marisa DiNatale – Senior Director - Head of Global Forecasting, Moody's AnalyticsFollow Mark Zandi on 'X' and BlueSky @MarkZandi, Cris deRitis on LinkedIn, and Marisa DiNatale on LinkedIn Questions or Comments, please email us at helpeconomy@moodys.com. We would love to hear from you. To stay informed and follow the insights of Moody's Analytics economists, visit Economic View. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kevin takes a look at some important policies/regulations and legislative wins during the first year of President Trump's 2nd term; the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the Nonfarm Payrolls Report; BLS also released the Unemployment Rate and Labor Participation Rate; the National Federation of Independent Business released the January Small Business Economic Trends (SBET) Report aka January Small Business Optimism Index; Kevin has the details, digs into the details, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and offers a few opinions along the way. 

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The 2026 Winter Games begin with a historic multi-site opening across Italy; Tens of thousands are celebrating as the Quebec Winter Carnaval begins, and new data shows Canada lost 25,000 jobs and unemployment rose to 6.5 per cent.

Stats New Zealand released the labour market statistics yesterday while I was on air talking to my caller Troy, and the numbers were not good. KW: The unemployment rate is 5.4% in the December quarter, up 5.3 in September. So we'll discuss that with Liam Dann in a minute. There we go. T: Interesting in an election year, that will be interesting for sure. Interesting in an election year for sure, Troy. For a government that campaigned on fixing the economy, getting people back into work, the figures are a cold hard dose of reality. An unemployment rate of 5.4%, total unemployed 165,000 – that's 5,000 extra people without a job since the last quarter. 16,000 without a job since this time last year. The underutilisation figures made for pretty grim reading too. Underutilisation includes the unemployed, the underemployed, part time workers who are wanting more hours – they might have been looking for a full-time job, all they can get is a part time, but they'll take it while they keep looking. And the potential labour force, people who want to work but aren't actively seeking it. I don't quite understand those people, do they just expect somebody to come knocking on their door saying, you're it, you're perfect. 150,000 and a car, come on in"? I don't know how they expect to find work, but there we go. The number of underutilised people rose by 2,000 over the quarter, by roughly 52,000 to 71,000 over the past year depending on all sorts of metrics. What it does end up with is a record high of 409,000 people. So there's a lot of people doing it tough. The Finance Minister Nicola Willis says, just hold your nerve, we'll come right. “We have been waiting for an economic recovery and there is some impatience, but all of the signs are there.” Yes. Well, are they? To be fair, look at the alternative. If you don't like what the Coalition Government is doing, have a look at Labour, Greens, and Te Pāti Māori and think, could they do better? But that's of cold comfort to the thousands of Kiwis that have had to relocate, they've had to pivot, they've had to reevaluate to get themselves into work, to get food on the table, the rent paid, to look after the kids. Another caller yesterday who had rung me previously told me he'd applied for more than 200 jobs. He's bought himself a business. Others have moved themselves and their families into different regions. The figures don't show the Kiwis who moved to different countries, nearly 73,000 to Australia – imagine how grim the stats would have been otherwise. Now there are some people really who could have expected to lose their jobs. If you were one of the many, many thousands of people who took a job with the public service in Wellington in the last six months of '23, come on. When you've got Chris Hipkins and Christopher Luxon both saying the public service needs to be cut, if you took a job then really you couldn't have expected to keep it. It would have been luck if you did. But for others, the slowing down of the economy has had a dramatic effect on them. The youth, because people hold onto their jobs longer, people don't take on trainees, they don't, can't afford to take a risk with a newbie or an apprentice. The business just can't sustain that. People 50 to 60, they might have been laid off. They've got many, you know, 10, 15, 20 years left in them. Try telling that to a prospective employer. Tough. So I would love to hear from those of you who have been looking for jobs, who have found jobs, who have pivoted, like my caller yesterday who after 200 rejections thought, “you know what? I'll do it myself," and bought himself a business. Those who've gone seeking a job in another part of the country. In Canterbury the figures are better than the national average. It's a tale as we've heard before of two economies. South Island's doing fine, North Island not so much. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland's unemployment rate remains higher than the rest of the country, according to numbers released yesterday. Alan McDonald, Head of Advocacy at the EMA spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Auckland's unemployment rate remains higher than the rest of the country, according to numbers released yesterday. Alan McDonald, Head of Advocacy at the EMA spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The Economic Growth Minister says things are picking up in some regions sooner than others. Unemployment's hit a ten-year high nationally, reaching 5.7% in Bay of Plenty, 5.8% in Wellington, 5.9% in Waikato, and 6.4% in Auckland. But it's fallen to 3.7% in Canterbury and just 2.3% in Otago. Nicola Willis told Mike Hosking employment is rising in many sectors, but it's not even around the country. She says Canterbury in particular has seen a big rise job numbers. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It could have been a coordinated knife to the Government's heart. On the day the unemployment rate went up, the Warehouse offered a real world example of the problem by announcing another 270 jobs would be added to the pile as they look to save and outsource and generally reorganise themselves. The irony, well lost in the throng of those who look to use the headline for political gain, was the fact the number of people employed is up. It's up by 15,000. But the headline is the headline and 5.4% is not 5.3%, or 5.2%. So it makes Gareth Kiernan at Infometrics more right that any Government member had hoped. 5.4% is deja vu. It's February of 2025 all over again. There's a lot to be pleased about but the big prize, the tail at the end of the economic dog being jobs, did not come to the party. And that old chestnut of Auckland is back to haunt us as well. They've got the highest jobless rates to be found in big cities with close to 6%. Wellington and Hamilton are close to 6% too. If the cities don't fire, the country doesn't fire. It will of course. The vibe in Auckland is palpable in a variety of different areas. Positivity is well and truly back, but it takes time. And in election year time is of the essence. Luxon's pitch so far this year is the right one. But talking about recovery is one thing, you've got to actually feel it. The real trouble in these numbers is not the headline. 1) It's those who need more work. Why? The cost of living. There is a big uptick of women back in the workforce. Ask yourself why. 2) The young people aged 15-24 is over 16%. It's always high but this is too high. Anyone with offspring in this age group knows the struggle. Our youngest has work but she hustled. 3) Australia. Say what you want about the price of a house and the inflation rate, and they are real issues and Australia is in trouble overall this year, but apples and apples, jobs to jobs, they kill us. This is not a stat for nuance and subtlety. You can't pick out some vague highlights like a region, or a sector, or an industry and try and milk it. Unemployment got worse. Full stop. With all the rest of it in place and looking so much better there is a recovery on and it will come right. But right here, right now, this week, the jobs stat for a government relying on economic credibility took a right hook and will be dazed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New jobs data out today spells worry for New Zealand’s economy. The unemployment rate was 5.4% in the December 2025 quarter – the highest since September 2015. Most banks had expected unemployment to hold steady at 5.3%, ASB was a bit more bullish picking 5.2%. It means 165,000 people were unemployed last quarter – a quarterly increase of 5,000 people... But, what does it all mean? What sectors are struggling? And can the government keep calling it all the “mess they inherited”? Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald business editor at large, Liam Dann, is with us to dive into the data. Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network. Host: Chelsea DanielsEditor/Producer: Richard MartinProducer: Jane YeeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The job market's remaining tougher, for longer, than many economists were expecting. Unemployment's reached a ten-year high of 5.4% in the December quarter, and the broader under-utilisation rate is close to a ten-year high as well, at 13%. Finance Minister Nicola Willis is trying to point out silver linings, saying the data also shows more jobs have been created, and hours worked are increasing. Frog Recruitment Manging Director Shannon Barlow told Kerre Woodham that it's a little early to get a clear read on the market, but there are positive signs already. She says there was a lift in permanent roles and businesses who were keen to hire in December, and January has been solid as well – notable since it's normally a dead month. Barlow says it gives the idea that business confidence is beginning to translate into real hiring and growth decisions. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Economists are divided on whether unemployment is finally starting to fall. Stats NZ is releasing its latest employment update at 10.45. Economic conditions are improving, but that's also prompting more people to re-join the labour market. Most bank economists expect the unemployment rate to remain unchanged from three months ago at an historically high 5.3%, but ASB economists think it will fall slightly to 5.2% – the first fall in unemployment in four years. Senior Economist Mark Smith told Mike Hosking that hiring is starting to pick up after being on the backburner for so long. He says the economy has some underlying momentum, and after waiting on the sidelines last year, firms are going to convert those intentions into actions. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unemployment's risen again to a ten-year high, with 165 thousand Kiwis currently out of work. Stats NZ data shows the unemployment rate was 5.4% in the December quarter, up from 5.3% in the September quarter. It's now the highest it's been since September 2015. The Herald's Liam Dann told Kerre Woodham while today's rise is small, it's also unexpected. He says there was some hope we had seen the peak of unemployment, but it appears we haven't. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unemployment's risen again to a ten-year high, with 165 thousand Kiwis currently out of work. Stats NZ data shows the unemployment rate was 5.4% in the December quarter, up from 5.3% in the September quarter. It's now the highest it's been since September 2015. The Herald's Liam Dann told Kerre Woodham while today's rise is small, it's also unexpected. He says there was some hope we had seen the peak of unemployment, but it appears we haven't. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The economy appears to be turning a corner, and we'll learn today whether the unemployment rate will follow suit. Stats NZ is providing its latest employment update at 10.45am. Economists are divided on whether the unemployment rate will remain unchanged at the historically high 5.3%, or will dip slightly to 5.2%. Westpac Senior Economist Michael Gordon told Ryan Bridge jobs have started to trickle through, but it's just enough to stabilise the rate, rather than bring it down. He says they're expecting things to turn towards the middle of the year, improving over the course of the next year or so. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:13 - Economic Forecast 2026: Insights from BMO's Chief Economist00:11:34 - Reflecting on 2025 with Sean McCormick: A Flat Holiday Spend and Its Implications00:19:13 - AI and Retail Evolution: Preparing for 2026 with Mastercard's Benjamin Jacob00:28:08 - OutroChapter 1: Economic Forecast 2026: Insights from BMO's Chief EconomistAl sat down with Douglas Porter, Chief Economist at BMO, to unpack the top 3 economic stories of 2025, and to look at the year ahead in Canada's economy. He also offers some helpful insights for Canadian small business owners.Chapter 2: Reflecting on 2025 with Sean McCormick: A Flat Holiday Spend and Its ImplicationsData Expert Sean McCormick joins Al to break down the latest holiday consumer spending trends. Was spending up, down, or flat this year? Which provinces came out on top? Which days were the busiest—and has Boxing Day lost its traditional shopping momentum? Get these answers and more insights in the full conversation.Chapter 3: AI and Retail Evolution: Preparing for 2026 with Mastercard's Benjamin JacobDon't miss our chat with MasterCard's Benjamin Jacob on the evolving consumer behavior and adaptive economies. Discover how AI and strategic spending are revolutionizing the way Canadians shop!  Links of Interest:BMOBMO Capital MarketsMoneris Data ServicesMastercardMastercard Small Business Resources Subscribe now!If you have a payment-related or business question you'd like to submit to one of our experts, you can email us at podcast@moneris.com.Just Good Business is a Moneris podcast production hosted by Al Grego.

Workforce Solutions Alamo reports the November 2025 unadjusted unemployment rate for Wilson County is 3.9 percent, decreasing from 4.0 percent in September 2025. Wilson County's November rate is lower than the 4.0 percent unemployment rate for the 13-county Workforce Development Area, including Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, McMullen, Medina, and Wilson counties, and lower than the 4.2 percent unemployment rate for the state of Texas. Currently, there are 1,048 people actively looking and available for work in the county. Wilson County ranked fifth lowest in the 13-county Workforce Development Area, while McMullen County ranked the...Article Link

Economist Mike Konczal joins the show to unpack the escalating pressure campaign against the Federal Reserve, new inflation data, and what all of this means for the U.S. economy. Jacob and Mike discuss whether Trump's confrontation with Jerome Powell is genuinely dangerous, how tariffs and immigration policy are shaping prices and growth, and why the labor market looks weaker beneath the surface. Mike is more cautiously optimistic than we expected - but the downside risks remain real. --Timestamps:(01:26) - Fed and Executive Branch Dynamics(05:49) - Economic Consequences and Market Reactions(09:03) - Global Perspective on US Economic Policies(14:09) - Impact of Tariffs and Trade Policies(15:12) - Future of Fed Independence and Supreme Court Cases(17:06) - Economic Theories and Real-World Implications(27:01) - Economic Data Post-Government Shutdown(27:14) - Inflation Insights and Core Prices(28:02) - Trump's Approval Ratings and Economic Perception(29:03) - Unemployment Rate and Labor Market Analysis(30:48) - Federal Reserve's Stance on Inflation(31:34) - Impact of Tariffs on Inflation(33:13) - Trump's Influence on Federal Reserve Policies(41:00) - Economic Predictions for Midterms(45:43) - China's Trade Surplus and Global Impact(51:32) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts--Referenced in the Show:--Jacob Shapiro Site: jacobshapiro.comJacob Shapiro LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jacob-l-s-a9337416Jacob Twitter: x.com/JacobShapJacob Shapiro Substack: jashap.substack.com/subscribe --The Jacob Shapiro Show is produced and edited by Audiographies LLC. More information at audiographies.com--Jacob Shapiro is a speaker, consultant, author, and researcher covering global politics and affairs, economics, markets, technology, history, and culture. He speaks to audiences of all sizes around the world, helps global multinationals make strategic decisions about political risks and opportunities, and works directly with investors to grow and protect their assets in today's volatile global environment. His insights help audiences across industries like finance, agriculture, and energy make sense of the world.--

Stocks rebound to new records.

AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on another sluggish jobs report to close out the year.

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Amanda Lang, CTV News Chief Financial Correspondent, joins Aaron Rand to discuss dropping oil prices, a rise in the unemployment rate, and the Supreme Court's soon to be made ruling on Donald Trump's tariffs

The team reunites in 2026 and reflects on the economy's performance in 2025 and looks ahead to the New Year. Mark reviews the forecast accuracy for the past year and is surprised by the results. Mark and Cris quibble over how to characterize the economy in 2025, and the team shares its predictions for 2026, along with the probabilities of the base cases, upside, and downside forecasts.  Hosts: Mark Zandi – Chief Economist, Moody's Analytics, Cris deRitis – Deputy Chief Economist, Moody's Analytics, and Marisa DiNatale – Senior Director - Head of Global Forecasting, Moody's AnalyticsFollow Mark Zandi on 'X' and BlueSky @MarkZandi, Cris deRitis on LinkedIn, and Marisa DiNatale on LinkedIn  Questions or Comments, please email us at helpeconomy@moodys.com. We would love to hear from you. To stay informed and follow the insights of Moody's Analytics economists, visit Economic View. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

From festive traditions to financial realities, this episode covers a wide range of timely topics as the year comes to a close. We start with a lighter look at the season, unpacking some of this year's biggest holiday trends, starting with Elf on the Shelf's Marietta roots. Elf on the Shelf has grown from a simple idea into a global enterprise. Its deep connection to holiday tradition has helped create a sustainable, enduring business model year after year. Next we jump into the shopping trends from Labubu to Crumbl Cookies to luxury items. We consider what current consumer spending trends reveal about shoppers' confidence. We'll discuss what a K-shaped recovery tells us about consumer financial health and what it could mean for the economy heading into the new year.From there, we turn to the economy, diving into recently released data including November's employment growth and the current unemployment rate. Is the AI trend fully supporting our economy? In some ways yes, but we're also seeing the broader market catch up to the Magnificent Seven. Student loans are also back in the spotlight, with significant changes carrying major implications for millions of borrowers. We break down what's happening with income-driven repayment plans, including updates to IBR and the emerging Repayment Assistance Plan, and how these shifts may affect monthly payments and long-term forgiveness timelines. Our host KC was recently quoted in CNBC on these developments, and we'll explain what the legal and policy changes mean for your financial future.Finally, we look ahead to upcoming tax-law changes tied to higher education, including repayment plan phase-outs and expanded rules around federal education benefits—part of the broader One Big Beautiful Bill that could reshape student debt and college costs in the years ahead.Join hosts Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, Director of Research, and Managing Associates K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, and D.J. Barker, CWS®, and Kelly-Lynne Scalice, a seasoned communicator and host, on Henssler Money Talks as they explore key financial strategies to help investors navigate market uncertainty. Henssler Money Talks — December 20, 2025  |  Season 39, Episode 51Timestamps and Chapters6:01: Holiday Fads & Favorites 13:52: Holiday Spending Checkup27:49: Employment Data and Market Breadth37:31: The Student Loan Reset: New Rules, New Risks, New DecisionsFollow Henssler:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HensslerFinancial/ YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/HensslerFinancial LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/henssler-financial/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hensslerfinancial/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hensslerfinancial?lang=en X: https://www.x.com/hensslergroup “Henssler Money Talks” is brought to you by Henssler Financial. Sign up for the Money Talks Newsletter: https://www.henssler.com/newsletters/ 

Macro analyst Stephanie Pomboy returned for a livestream this morning.In it, we discussed the gargantuan debt financing needs of the AI sector and how the competition for funds across public & private companies AND the federal government is highly likely to create undesirable trade-offs.We also talked about the recent Fed moves and how they signal all is not well in the financial plumbing, the rising unemployment rate, whether the current bull run in the precious metals is likely to continues, and Stephanie's thoughts on the energy sector.WORRIED ABOUT THE MARKET? SCHEDULE YOUR FREE PORTFOLIO REVIEW with Thoughtful Money's endorsed financial advisors at https://www.thoughtfulmoney.comFollow Stephanie's work at https://macromavens.com/Or on X at @spomboy_____________________________________________Thoughtful Money LLC is a Registered Investment Advisor Promoter.We produce educational content geared for the individual investor. It's important to note that this content is NOT investment advice, individual or otherwise, nor should be construed as such.We recommend that most investors, especially if inexperienced, should consider benefiting from the direction and guidance of a qualified financial advisor registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or state securities regulators who can develop & implement a personalized financial plan based on a customer's unique goals, needs & risk tolerance.IMPORTANT NOTE: There are risks associated with investing in securities.Investing in stocks, bonds, exchange traded funds, mutual funds, money market funds, and other types of securities involve risk of loss. Loss of principal is possible. Some high risk investments may use leverage, which will accentuate gains & losses. Foreign investing involves special risks, including a greater volatility and political, economic and currency risks and differences in accounting methods.A security's or a firm's past investment performance is not a guarantee or predictor of future investment performance.Thoughtful Money and the Thoughtful Money logo are trademarks of Thoughtful Money LLC.Copyright © 2025 Thoughtful Money LLC. All rights reserved.

In Belf's News Gallery, Greg Belfrage goes over the latest in trending headlines including the Brown shooter still at large, the Vanity Fair hit piece, travel ban on any passport from the Palestinian authorities, the pentagon and the 2nd strike tape, Mar a Lago Raid, unemployment rates, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on the government's jobs reports for the past two months.

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From Wall Street to Main Street, the latest on the markets and what it means for your money. Updated regularly on weekdays, featuring CNBC expert analysis and sound from top business newsmakers. Anchored and reported by CNBC's Jessica Ettinger. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

From Wall Street to Main Street, the latest on the markets and what it means for your money. Updated regularly on weekdays, featuring CNBC expert analysis and sound from top business newsmakers. Anchored and reported by CNBC's Jessica Ettinger. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week's news from the Philippines: unemployment rate up in October, DOH on 'code white' for Christmas Season, DFA alerts Philippine Embassies for Zaldy Co and Sara Discaya under NBI custody. - Mga balita ngayong linggo mula sa Pilipinas: Unemployment rate tumaas noong Oktubre; DOH nasa 'code white' na; DFA inaalerto ang mga Embahada ng Pilipinas sa iba't ibang bansa sa presensiya ni Zaldy Co at Sara Discaya, naka-detain sa NBI.

APAC stocks were predominantly in the green as the region shrugged off the weak lead from Wall Street, but with the upside capped amid quiet macro catalysts and in the absence of any tier-1 data.White House said the administration is very optimistic about Ukraine and had very good talks with the Ukrainian delegation.White House confirmed a meeting on Monday between US President Trump and the national security team regarding Venezuela, while it stated that many options are on the table.UK PM spokesperson said PM Starmer has full confidence in Chancellor Reeves.European equity futures indicate an uneventful cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 futures U/C after the cash market closed flat on Monday.Looking ahead, highlights include EZ Flash CPI (Nov), Unemployment Rate, US RCM/TIPP Economic Optimism, BoE FSR, Supply from UK & Germany, Earnings from Marvell & CrowdStrike.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

Today's headlines include: The unemployment rate fell to 4.3% in October, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The Liberal Party has announced it will abandon net zero emissions by 2050. U.S. Congress has voted to end the country’s longest government shutdown after 43 days. And today’s good news: A Queensland police officer has set the Guinness World Record for the most pull-ups by a woman in an hour. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Rosa Bowden Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Britain's jobless rate has surged to its highest level for more than four-and-a-half years, as the labour market continues to weaken. London had the highest unemployment rate of any region in the UK at 6.5%, up 0.5% since the previous quarter, the Office for National Statistics reports. Hikes to employer national insurance contributions have been largely blamed for the trend. But the grim jobless figures make a December interest rate cut from the Bank of England a near certainty. The capital has been hit particularly hard because of its large numbers of relatively low paid workers in hospitality and retail. It comes ahead of Chancellor Rachel Reeves' autumn budget later in the month, when it's widely expected that she will break Labour's manifesto pledge and increase taxes in an attempt to kickstart the UK's sluggish economy. The Standard's Business Editor Jonathan Prynn is here with the latest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Economic Growth Minister's confident the economy will turn a corner soon. Unemployment's reached 5.3% in the September quarter – the highest it's been since 2016. 160 thousand Kiwis have been out of work and looking for a job, the most since 1994. Nicola Willis told Mike Hosking unemployment may rise further this quarter, but there are positives, like the increase in hours worked and a move from part time to full time work. She says these unemployment figures do bounce around a bit, so she certainly won't say unemployment is at its peak. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unemployment's set to edge higher despite signs of the job market improving. Stats NZ data, due out this morning, is expected to show the unemployment rate reached 5.3% in the September quarter. That's up from 5.2% in the June quarter. Westpac Senior Economist Michael Gordon told Mike Hosking the unemployment rate would be even higher if more young people were in the labour market. He says they've been first on the chopping block as the economy slowed, so many have gone back into school and aren't seeking work. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Yorkers receiving unemployment are now eligible for a weekly payment of up to $869, up from the previous max of nearly $500. Also, Saul Zabar, the longtime owner of the iconic Upper West Side gourmet Jewish food market, has died at the age of 97. And finally, the city's largest landlord was hit with a $3.1 million penalty for illegally charging tenants for water.

Erica Groshen knows what's behind the numbers.   She served as the 14th Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics and a Vice President at the New York Fed.   The BLS is rarely in the headlines but political assaults on its independence have suddenly made its work front-page news. At stake: whether the data that guide trillions in investment and policy decisions can still be trusted.   In our conversation, Erica and I explored five questions that matter not just for CRE professionals, but for anyone trying to make sense of today's economy: What happens to markets when political leaders undermine trust in official statistics? How would a politicized Fed and BLS reshape the cost of capital and risk across the economy? How is the nation's labor data actually gathered? Why does the BLS's data matter so much for the business and CRE cycle? How does the Fed use labor data to set interest rates? This isn't an abstract debate.   For commercial real estate, cap rates, borrowing costs, and deal structures all trace back to the business cycle - and that cycle is measured first and foremost by BLS data.   If you want to look beyond today's headlines and hear why institutional trust translates directly into your cost of capital — this is the episode to listen to.   *** In this series, I cut through the noise to examine how shifting macroeconomic forces and rising geopolitical risk are reshaping real estate investing.   With insights from economists, academics, and seasoned professionals, this show helps investors respond to market uncertainty with clarity, discipline, and a focus on downside protection.    Subscribe to my free newsletter for timely updates, insights, and tools to help you navigate today's volatile real estate landscape. You'll get: Straight talk on what happens when confidence meets correction - no hype, no spin, no fluff. Real implications of macro trends for investors and sponsors with actionable guidance. Insights from real estate professionals who've been through it all before. Visit GowerCrowd.com/subscribe Email: adam@gowercrowd.com Call: 213-761-1000

First, new data from the state of California shows San Diego's unemployment rate is the highest it's been in several years. Then, next week the San Diego City Council is set to vote on water rate increases, but the Council President is worried the council might not pass the rate hike. Finally, a preview of the 3rd annual Chula Vista Art Festival.

Episode 665: Neal and Toby discuss the latest jobs report and how the unemployment rate has hit a 4-year high. Next up, why Tesla wants to give Elon Musk a $1 trillion pay package. Then the guys share their weekend winners which include authors and a millennial who has reached Saint-hood. Finally a look at the week ahead.  Checkout https://www.indeedfutureworks.com/brew fore more Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ 00:00 - Toby is back! 02:10 - Jobs Report 06:22 - Elon Musk Pay Package 09:52 - Anthropic pays Authors 16:56 - The Millennial Saint 19:28 - Week Ahead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a very special episode of the PolicyViz Podcast. I'm joined by Erica Groshen, former Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics to talk about the latest jobs report and what the numbers really mean for the state of the economy, including why revisions are an essential part of getting the data right. Dr. Groshen explains how the BLS produces its trusted statistics, the commissioner's role, and what signals she watches for to spot potential recessions. We also discuss the importance of protecting federal statistical agencies, ensuring trust in their data, and what the future might hold for the BLS. It's a fascinating conversation that connects technical detail with big-picture implications.Keywords: data, data visualization, fPolicyViz Podcast, Erica Groshen, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS, jobs report, labor market, economic data, employment situation, job growth, job losses, unemployment rate, data revisions, economic indicators, recession signals, federal statistics, data trust, labor economicsSubscribe to the PolicyViz Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.Become a patron of the PolicyViz Podcast for as little as a buck a monthCheck out the BLS website for more data!Follow me on Instagram, LinkedIn, Substack, Twitter, Website, YouTubeEmail: jon@policyviz.com

Peter Schiff critiques the latest jobs report, dissects the implications of Trump's tariffs, and explores the weak labor market and economic realities.In this episode of The Peter Schiff Show, Peter Schiff delves into the deceptive nature of recent job reports, highlighting how misleading statistics mask a weak labor market. He critiques the government's methodology in reporting job creation, emphasizing the significant downward revisions that undermine the perceived strength of the economy. Schiff discusses the implications of rising tariffs on consumer prices and how they contribute to stagflation, ultimately leading to a precarious economic outlook. As he analyzes the Federal Reserve's stance on interest rates amidst these troubling indicators, Schiff reinforces his belief that the realities of the labor market and inflation are far more dire than official narratives suggest. Tune in for an insightful examination of the economic landscape through Schiff's candid lens.

Peter Schiff examines the impact of Trump's tariffs on the economy, critiques government spending bills, and emphasizes the urgency of investing in precious metals.This episode is sponsored by NetSuite. Download the free ebook “Navigating Global Trade: 3 Insights for Leaders” at https://netsuite.com/goldIn this episode of The Peter Schiff Show, Peter Schiff delves into the current state of the economy, focusing on the implications of recent trade deals and tariffs announced by the Trump administration. He highlights the detrimental effects of these tariffs on American consumers, arguing that they will lead to higher prices and increased inflation, ultimately hurting the very economy they aim to protect. Schiff also reflects on American exceptionalism, the significance of government policies on economic growth, and the troubling rise of socialist ideals in politics. Listeners will gain insight into the ongoing economic challenges and the misguided policies that threaten to undermine market stability. Tune in as Peter Schiff navigates through these pressing issues, providing his keen analysis and perspective on the future of the U.S. economy.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifM-zmNWQiohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qd15JoUnEfE