Stock Market Crushed by Inflation & Gig Workers Strike on Valentine’s Day
Feb 14, 2024
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The podcast discusses the concerning rise in inflation and its impact on the stock market. It also covers a gig worker strike on Valentine's Day for better pay. The involvement of billionaire investor Carl Icahn in JetBlue's stock is explored. Additionally, there's a legal battle between plush toy makers and a new dating app that requires a good credit score.
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The latest inflation report in the US reveals rising prices, which makes interest rate cuts unlikely in the near future.
Gig economy workers are planning a strike on Valentine's Day to demand better pay and improved working conditions, highlighting the need for improved rights in the industry.
The latest inflation report revealed that prices in the US rose more than expected in January, dashing hopes of interest rate cuts in the near future. The Fed will wait for a sustained downward trend in inflation before considering rate cuts, which means we may have to wait until summer. The report highlights the challenge of controlling inflation, which has been persistently high. President Biden is particularly concerned about rising food prices and companies engaging in 'shrinkflation.' Despite this, average hourly earnings are still rising faster than inflation.
Delivery Couriers Plan Strike on Valentine's Day
Thousands of couriers working for companies like Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash plan to refuse orders on Valentine's Day. The strike is part of an ongoing fight for better pay and improved working conditions in the gig economy. While the companies dismiss the strike's potential impact, it poses a significant challenge as Valentine's Day is one of the busiest times for food delivery. This decentralized movement highlights the vulnerability of gig economy workers and the need for improved rights and protections in the industry.
Houston-Based Firm Aims for Moon Landing
Intuitive Machines, a Houston-based company, is preparing for a moon landing that, if successful, would be the first US spacecraft to achieve a soft landing on the moon since 1972 and the first private company to do so. The launch was postponed due to a fuel temperature issue, but the mission is highly anticipated as NASA looks to boost its moon efforts. The landing site, near the moon's South Pole, could potentially contain frozen water, making it a vital area of exploration. The mission is part of NASA's push to involve commercial enterprises in lunar exploration.
Episode 257: Neal and Toby recap the latest inflation report and why it’s concerning Wall Street. Then, brush up on your cooking skills because gig workers are refusing to take food delivery orders for Valentine’s Day. Next, JetBlue may have found its savior in brash activist investor Carl Icahn. Plus, a legal battle between to plush toy makers that will be nowhere near cute. Also, another shot at landing on the moon just a month after a failure. Lastly, you’re gonna need more than good looks for this new dating app that requires a good credit score to use.
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