Tea, tariffs, and tough decisions
Summary
This episode examines July factory orders, which rose despite tariff-driven costs for steel and oil, alongside Chevron’s major investment in Venezuela. It also covers a slowdown in private sector job growth and features a small business owner discussing how tariffs and inflation are raising ingredient costs and creating uncertainty for her tea shop.
Topics discussed
Pega Blueprint AI workspace ad
July factory orders and manufacturing outlook
Chevron Venezuela investment and ADP jobs report
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Small business impact of tariffs and inflation
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