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  • US GDP Surprises at 4.3% Amid Job Market Freeze

    US GDP Surprises at 4.3% Amid Job Market Freeze
    Jan 25 2026
    # Podcast Episode Summary

    **Economy Defies Expectations with Blockbuster 4.3% GDP Growth**

    The U.S. economy just threw everyone a curveball. In a late-night data drop, the Bureau of Economic Analysis revealed third-quarter 2025 GDP surged to 4.3%—crushing forecasts and proving America's economic engine still has serious horsepower. But here's the paradox: while growth roars ahead fueled by consumer spending and corporate strength, the job market has frozen solid with barely 49,000 monthly additions.

    Host Constance Draft breaks down this economic contradiction, exploring how upcoming tax rebates, semiconductor tariffs, and political pressure on the Federal Reserve are creating a volatile cocktail for 2026. With unemployment creeping to 4.4%, inflation sticky at 2.8%, and rumors swirling about Fed Chair Powell's future, businesses face both

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    3 min
  • Trump Proposes 10 Percent Credit Card Rate Cap

    Trump Proposes 10 Percent Credit Card Rate Cap
    Jan 24 2026
    # Podcast Episode Summary

    **Rate Cap Showdown: Trump's 10% Credit Card Proposal Divides Washington and Wall Street**

    President Trump takes center stage at Davos with a controversial pitch to cap credit card interest rates at 10% for one year, positioning it as a pathway to homeownership for struggling Americans. But the proposal is facing fierce opposition from every corner—Congressional leaders warn it could cut off credit access for ordinary citizens, while banking titans like JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon and Citigroup's Jane Fraser call it an economic catastrophe that would restrict lending to all but the wealthy. With over 90% of consumers potentially affected and Capitol Hill gearing up for battle, this high-stakes debate reveals the delicate balance between consumer relief and maintaining credit availability. Host Constance Draft breaks down the political and economic tensions reshaping America's financial landscape.

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    2 min
  • Trump Proposes 10 Percent Credit Card Interest Rate Cap

    Trump Proposes 10 Percent Credit Card Interest Rate Cap
    Jan 24 2026
    # Podcast Episode Summary

    **Trump's 10% Credit Card Cap: Economic Relief or Financial Storm?**

    President Trump proposes capping credit card interest rates at 10% for one year, igniting fierce debate between consumer advocates and banking leaders. While positioned as relief for Americans saving for homes, banking executives like JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon warn of devastating consequences—with estimates that over 90% of clients could be negatively impacted. Will this bold policy reshape lending and boost homeownership, or trigger a credit crunch that hurts the very borrowers it aims to help? We break down the heated responses from Capitol Hill to Wall Street and explore what this could mean for your wallet.

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    2 min
  • Private Credit Meltdown Threatens Wall Street and Main Street

    Private Credit Meltdown Threatens Wall Street and Main Street
    Jan 24 2026
    # Podcast Episode Summary

    **Wall Street's Hidden Time Bomb: The Private Credit Crisis Explained**

    The explosive world of private credit is suddenly under fire. In this urgent episode, host Constance Draft breaks down the dramatic collapse of major American companies like Tricolor and First Brands, and what it reveals about the shadowy $3.4 trillion private lending industry projected to balloon to $4.9 trillion by 2029.

    Financial titans like JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon and billionaire Jeffrey Gundlach are sounding unprecedented alarms—comparing risky loans to cockroaches and warning this could spark the next financial crisis. Born from post-2008 banking regulations, this nonbank lending boom promised to fill market gaps but may now threaten Main Street businesses, startups, and everyday investors.

    Discover why what happens in Wall Street's shadows could soon hit your wallet, as financial stocks tum

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    2 min
  • Google DeepMind CEO on AI Race and Gemini Partnership

    Google DeepMind CEO on AI Race and Gemini Partnership
    Jan 24 2026
    # Podcast Episode Summary

    **AI's High-Stakes Race: Inside Google DeepMind's Winning Strategy**

    Fresh from Davos, Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis reveals why Apple chose Gemini as its top AI model and what it means for the future of artificial intelligence. In this episode, we break down his candid CNBC interview where he discusses the brutal competition, the potential for multiple AI winners, and how enterprises will transform as AGI edges closer. With only a handful of companies possessing the resources and expertise to compete, Hassabis offers a rare insider's view on which businesses will thrive—and which will fall behind—as AI reshapes entire industries. Whether you're an investor, entrepreneur, or simply tracking tech's seismic shifts, this is the reality check you need right now.

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    2 min
  • Trump Proposes 10 Percent Credit Card Rate Cap

    Trump Proposes 10 Percent Credit Card Rate Cap
    Jan 24 2026
    # Podcast Episode Summary

    **Trump's 10% Credit Card Rate Cap: Relief or Reckoning?**

    Fresh from Davos, President Trump has called on Congress to cap credit card interest rates at 10% for one year—a populist play aimed at helping Americans save for homeownership. But America's banking titans aren't buying it. JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon calls it an "economic disaster," while Citi's Jane Fraser warns it could shut everyday Americans out of credit entirely, leaving only the wealthy with access. With the Supreme Court simultaneously weighing Fed independence and crypto bills heating up on Capitol Hill, this showdown highlights the delicate balance between consumer relief and market stability. Could good intentions trigger unintended economic chaos? Find out in this sharp, timely analysis from News Today: Business with your AI host Constance Draft.

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    2 min
  • Trump Proposes 10 Percent Credit Card Interest Rate Cap

    Trump Proposes 10 Percent Credit Card Interest Rate Cap
    Jan 24 2026
    # Podcast Episode Summary

    **Trump's 10% Credit Card Cap: Economic Relief or Financial Disaster?**

    In this episode, host Constance Draft breaks down President Trump's explosive proposal from Davos to cap credit card interest rates at 10% for one year. What sounds like relief for American homebuyers has ignited fierce opposition from banking CEOs and congressional leaders alike. Jamie Dimon calls it an "economic disaster," while Senate Majority Leader John Thune warns millions could lose credit access entirely. With over 90% of U.S. Bank clients potentially impacted, this policy showdown pits consumer relief against dire warnings of a credit crisis. Is this cap a lifeline or a trap? Tune in for sharp analysis of a proposal that could reshape American finance—or never make it past Capitol Hill.

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    2 min
  • Intel Shares Tumble on Weak Forecast and Supply Shortages

    Intel Shares Tumble on Weak Forecast and Supply Shortages
    Jan 24 2026
    # Podcast Episode Summary

    **Intel's Comeback Hits a Wall: Supply Chain Crisis Sends Shares Tumbling**

    The chip giant's stock plummeted in after-hours trading following a disappointing forecast plagued by supply shortages. Just as Intel was experiencing a 15% weekly rally, manufacturing snags and below-expectation revenues reminded investors that even semiconductor titans can stumble. Host Constance Draft breaks down why this matters for the broader tech sector, where AI demand soars but legacy chipmakers face execution challenges amid global supply chain pressures. It's a cautionary tale about market optimism meeting harsh manufacturing realities—proof that in today's volatile chip industry, last week's rally can become this week's rout.

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    2 min