Borrowing costs go boom
Summary
This episode explores rising global bond yields and their impact on US interest rates, alongside a stable but divided labor market. It features an interview with a barge line CEO discussing workforce retention and Jones Act concerns, plus reports on record energy storage growth driven by AI demand. The show also examines brands’ new marketing strategies on Reddit to influence AI citations and shares a personal story of career pivoting from medicine to HVAC entrepreneurship.
Topics discussed
Capital One Commercial Bank Sponsor Message
Global Bond Market Yields Rise Amid Spending Concerns
Labor Market Stability and Sector Divergence
Barge Industry: Labor Retention and Jones Act Waivers
Market Numbers, Oil Prices, and Sponsor Ads
Record Growth in US Energy Storage Batteries
Brands Targeting Reddit for AI Search Citations
My Economy: Doctor Toya's Career Transitions
Rising Diesel Prices and Inflation Outlook
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