Morning Brew Daily First Half of 2025: Biggest Story, Biggest Flop, Best Meme and More
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Jul 3, 2025 The hosts dive into the biggest business stories of early 2025, debating the standout news and the epic flop, Doze. They discuss the impact of tariffs and trade policy on the economy, while highlighting Apple’s struggles alongside inspiring personal triumphs in health and culture. Meme culture gets play with pop star Benson Boone and the hilarious '100 men versus one gorilla' meme. The episode wraps up with bold predictions about tech's future, Southwest Airlines' changes, and a lighthearted quiz on the latest innovations.
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Tariffs Shape 2025 Economy
- Tariffs have dramatically disrupted the global economy and business planning in 2025.
- Higher tariffs will likely cause consumer price increases later this year, influencing Fed policy.
Global Capital Flows Shift
- Capital is flowing out of the U.S., shifting the global economic order.
- This sell America trade shift is linked to tariff uncertainties and weaker dollar performance.
Doze Reform Fumble
- Doze government reforms fell short of their trillion-dollar savings goal.
- Complex bureaucracy and internal chaos limited their success, while Tesla stock dropped amid the turmoil.