Morning Brew Daily Will SCOTUS Strike Down Trump’s Tariffs? & Paging Dr. ChatGPT
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Jan 9, 2026 A ruling from the Supreme Court on Trump's tariffs could impact the economy significantly, with potential refunds up to $150 billion. The December jobs report raises alarms about weak job growth and a tough hiring landscape ahead. In tech news, ChatGPT introduces a health feature connecting medical records, sparking privacy debates. Meanwhile, Google’s Gemini AI debuts in Gmail, but raises concerns about user data. Plus, Sandisk stock soars while Saks nears bankruptcy, highlighting the volatile retail landscape.
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Labor Market Showing Historic Weakness
- The December jobs report was expected to show weak job growth, capping the weakest hiring year since the early 2000s.
- Total 2025 job gains were projected at ~710,000, the worst outside recession years since 2003.
Job Gains Concentrated In Two Sectors
- Healthcare and leisure/hospitality produced 84% of job gains in 2025 despite representing 22% of employment.
- That concentration means most industries experienced a hiring recession while a few sectors propped up overall employment.
Use ChatGPT Health As A Supplement
- Treat ChatGPT Health as a supplemental tool, not a clinical authority, and verify recommendations with clinicians.
- Avoid relying solely on AI for diagnoses because models can hallucinate and lack medical training.
