Dante DeAntonio

Dante DeAntonio, Senior Director of Economic Research at Moody's Analytics, joins the hosts for a deep dive into the recent jobs report. They unravel the puzzling disconnect between weak job growth and a booming stock market. The conversation highlights alarming downward revisions to payroll numbers, suggesting signs of a recession. They also challenge the narrative around the low unemployment rate, questioning its accuracy amid underlying labor market weaknesses. The potential impact of declining employment on consumer sentiment sparks an engaging debate.

Dante DeAntonio, Senior Director of Economic Research at Moody's Analytics, joins the hosts to analyze the latest job reports and economic indicators. They discuss the challenges in the U.S. labor market, from federal employee leave impacts to rising unemployment claims. The conversation highlights troubling trends in layoffs, particularly in tech, and explores the implications of tariff policies on consumer confidence. They provide insights on recession probabilities while painting a vivid picture of the economy as a 'thorny wilting rose,' with mixed signals and uncertainties ahead.

Dante DeAntonio, Senior Director of Economic Research at Moody's Analytics, shares his insights on the February jobs report and the fragility of the labor market. The discussion uncovers how federal workforce cuts and inconsistent tariffs could impact the economy. They delve into rising unemployment rates and the effects of demographic shifts on labor participation. Dante also highlights his success in the stats game while the hosts reassess their recession probabilities, illuminating current economic uncertainties with engaging banter.