Why are businesses acting like there’s a recession?

Emily Stewart, a Vox writer specializing in economic issues, discusses the recent wave of layoffs from tech giants like Google and Microsoft despite positive economic indicators. She analyzes the disconnect between corporate strategies and actual consumer behavior, questioning the rationale behind these downsizing decisions. Stewart also highlights the role of media narratives in shaping public perception of the economy and their potential effects on job security for workers, all while addressing rising costs like gas and eggs in the current economic climate.