Marketplace All-in-One Regional banks are doing alright, actually
Oct 17, 2025
Aaron Steele, founder of Goats on the Go, shares his journey of using goats for landscaping in Iowa, blending business innovation with environmental sustainability. He discusses the operational challenges of managing such a unique venture, from labor to transportation. In addition, the conversation touches on the health of regional banks amidst concerns about loan fraud, rising auto loan delinquencies as economic warning signs, and the evolution of culinary culture beyond mere food elitism. Goats are the unexpected stars in this lively dialogue!
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Two-Speed Economy Emerges
- The post-September data shows a two-speed economy: strong GDP growth but weak employment gains.
- Greg Ip highlights winners like AI and crypto amid uneven labor market recovery.
Speculation Is Everywhere
- Speculative fervor spans stocks, bonds, crypto, and prediction markets, driven by AI excitement.
- Greg Ip warns policy is fueling speculation via deregulation and lower interest rates.
Regional Banks Holding Up
- Regional banks serve midsize, local businesses and show generally strong credit quality.
- Analysts say recent loan fraud suits and some losses don't signal systemic regional-bank collapse.