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The U.S. labor market added 165,000 jobs in October, which was more than expected. An uptick in white-collar hiring was particularly surprising. Sure, unemployment remains stuck just above 4%, but more jobs is a step in the right direction. Plus: Declining foreign ownership of U.S. Treasurys contributes to rising yield rates, more friends are co-homebuying in this unaffordable housing market, and we recap the post-election economic headlines.

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How the economy looks post-midterms
Latest jobs report shows a white-collar hiring turnaround
Foreign governments own fewer Treasurys these days. That's pushing interest rates up
Want to buy a house with friends? This Colorado group did it
What if you don't have to find another job?

A bunch of American oil companies announce quarterly earnings this time of year, and they’re doing pretty well. Oil prices are up and crude production hit a record high last week. Will a strong 2026 mean more capital investment in 2027? That remains to be seen. Also in this episode: Companies swap their stock exchange affiliation, AI floods academic journal submissions, and one family leaves a life in Idaho to protect their trans daughter.

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U.S. oil companies post billions in Q3 profits as crude production hits record level
Why do companies switch stock exchanges?
AI in academic journal submissions is hurting the credibility of research itself
'Tis the season for cookie decorating classes — and TikTok videos
Why this family is leaving Idaho for good

Treasury yields have been climbing over the past year, which affects the cost of all sorts of borrowing, including mortgages. Treasury is a fancy word for government debt — a government that just got a ton of new lawmakers. So, will a Democratic-led Congress reverse that upward yield trajectory? We’ll explain. Also in this episode: Property tax ballot measures divide voters, data center opposition forges bipartisan bonds in Alabama, and school cafeterias face financial strain.

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How this week's election results can impact the bond market — and interest rates
Wyoming and Florida voters come to different conclusions on property tax reform
Data center opposition is forging unlikely bipartisan alliances in Alabama
Free school lunch is no longer on the menu for many kids. It's one of many strains on cafeterias

The September Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey from the BLS is out, and things in this labor market are mostly unchanged, although quits were up a bit. Still, economists are clear: Now is not the time to leave your job without another one lined up. Also in this episode: That stiff labor market may be hampering productivity, warehousing costs are up as retailers scramble for the holidays, and pro baseball faces a lockout in 2027.

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What continued productivity growth might say about this economy
Quits ticked up in September, but economists say it’s still a terrible time to leave your job
Sometimes leaving the workforce turns into a labor of love
Why warehouse space is getting harder and more expensive to come by
Companies invest big in pet food research
MLB players look to defend free labor market as owners push for a salary cap

Google’s parent company, Alphabet, is issuing $6.7 billion worth of bonds in Europe. That’s about €6 billion. Meta is reportedly considering a similar move. In this episode, we explain the pros and cons of Big Tech selling debt on the European market. Plus: AI agents transform the travel industry, Kai tours a satellite factory in Southern California, and the low-fire, low-hire, weak-wage-growth trifecta persists ahead of the October jobs report.

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Jobs data has see-sawed lately. What can we expect for October?
What role will AI play in travel and hospitality?
Is bigger better? Why these brothers are trying to build satellites at scale
Why Alphabet and other big tech firms are raising money in euros
In San Francisco, real estate has reached eye-popping prices