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Bad Jobs Report, AI Disruption & Rising Oil Prices: John Carney Breaks Down the Economy

Is the U.S. economy slowing down—or just going through a volatile transition? On this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine Parker sits down with Breitbart economics editor John Carney to break down the latest economic headlines affecting small businesses and American workers. Carney analyzes the shocking 92,000-job loss in the latest jobs report, why the numbers may be worse than they appear, and what it means for the Federal Reserve, interest rates, and the broader labor market. They also discuss why wage growth and productivity are still rising, how AI is transforming both large corporations and small businesses, and why innovation historically creates more jobs than it destroys. The conversation also tackles the sudden spike in oil and gas prices, the impact of the Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz tensions, and what global markets are signaling about energy prices in the months ahead. Plus, Carney explains the Supreme Court’s tariff ruling, what it means for the Trump administration’s trade strategy, and whether companies could receive refunds for past tariffs. Topics covered in this episode: Why the latest U.S. jobs report shocked economists What the Federal Reserve may do next on interest rates How AI is reshaping the workforce and boosting productivity Why gas prices are rising despite strong U.S. oil production The global oil market and the Strait of Hormuz crisis The Supreme Court’s decision on tariffs and trade policy What small businesses should watch in the economy next If you want a deeper understanding of jobs, inflation, energy prices, tariffs, and the future of AI in the economy, this conversation delivers the insights you need. Subscribe to Main Street Matters for more conversations about the policies and economic trends shaping America’s small businesses.