
About this episode
For months, questions have been swirling about the economy. And last week, we finally got some answers when all kinds of economic data was released. Some of those numbers seemed to say that the economy is headed toward a downward slump, but WSJ’s Jeanne Whalen explains that the picture may not be as dark as it seems at first glance. Jessica Mendoza hosts.
Further Listening:
-Trump 2.0: Where Is The Economy Headed?
-A Tariff Loophole Just Closed. What That Means for Online Shopping
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