Peter St Onge Podcast

A whirlwind of macro headlines: a soaring U.S. deficit nearing $2.5 trillion and gas prices climbing toward $4.30. Big swings in the labor market with 400,000 more job openings and a sharp Canadian job collapse. A deep dive into tech layoffs as AI reshapes work at major firms.

A weekly roundup of major economic and energy risks. Discussion of looming oil shortages in Asia and which countries have the smallest stockpiles. Analysis of sharp payroll declines and how migration and policy are reshaping job counts. Examination of China’s slow growth outlook and the politics behind a depleted Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Breakdown of Russia’s gas leverage over Europe and the limits of LNG alternatives.

A tight roundup of geopolitical and economic flashpoints: Iran’s strike and whether it targeted China, oil supplies, or the petrodollar. How China is buying discounted sanctioned oil and the global shipping shifts that follow. Media shakeups as legacy outlets face new owners and creators. AI’s rapid job disruption in Hollywood and white-collar roles, plus where new jobs may emerge.

A brisk roundup of recent Supreme Court and tariff developments and how presidents can sidestep limits using other trade laws. A clear look at Q4 GDP, shutdown effects, and why growth may stay strong into 2026. A dive into trade deficits, gold imports, and how tariffs reshape balances. A tour of bipartisan housing reform proposals. A debate on whether AI kills jobs or creates new higher-paying roles.

A brisk roundup of a blockbuster jobs report and what payroll revisions mean for hiring and wages. Coverage of Japan’s election win and the policy shifts it signals on taxes, stimulus, immigration, and defense. A look at the CBO’s $63 trillion debt forecast and the fiscal choices ahead. Analysis of BRICS’ currency failure and why Russia is favoring dollar stability over a new basket.

A rapid roundup of a big half‑million drop in job openings and what normalization after COVID might mean. A look at AI risk to cubicle jobs and rising layoff signals. Investigation into why manufacturing hiring remains weak despite new factories and policy shifts. Coverage of Congress restoring UN funding and a new Florida law making gold and silver legal tender.

A roundup of major economic news, from a surprise pick for Fed chair and plans to fight inflation to market reactions in gold, silver, and bitcoin. Discussions cover U.S. factory reshoring and rising production. Silver’s wild price moves and industrial demand are explored. Debate about AI’s growth impact and whether automation will eliminate jobs, plus policy’s role in smoothing the transition.

A rapid tour of this week’s big economics headlines. They discuss a 1.2% inflation reading and how different measures compare. The collapse of Venezuela is used to illustrate risks of socialism. U.S. household wealth surged by $12 trillion. Homicide rates hit a 125-year low. European industry is struggling amid energy and regulatory headwinds.

A fast roundup of big economic stories from the week. The trade deficit halved as imports fell and exports shifted. A federal push to restart student loan collections and wage garnishments is explained. An indefinite visa freeze affecting dozens of countries is discussed. Analysis covers how Japan's policy shock sent global markets reeling and hit US stocks.

December saw a hiring boom, making it the best month for American jobs. Trump plans to restrict Wall Street's influence on home buying, raising questions about housing prices. Jerome Powell faces a subpoena, revealing tensions around Fed independence. Meanwhile, surprising GDP growth suggests the U.S. is outpacing China. The discussion highlights critical affordable housing challenges and urges congressional action to address them effectively.