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Stocks are soaring, earnings are up 25%, and yet Americans keep saying the economy feels broken. Jose Torres explains why — a shrinking workforce, a Fed playing catch-up, and an AI-fueled market that's leaving regular paychecks behind.

The unemployment rate grabs headlines, but is it telling the whole story? James Yendrey of InvestMentorSM joins Drew Tunstall to explain why labor force participation may be one of the most important and overlooked indicators of economic health. From retiring Baby Boomers and Gen Z's delayed workforce entry to labor shortages and long-term growth, they unpack what the numbers really reveal about America's workforce.

Why do people take on student loans, buy homes, and invest decades before retirement? James Yendrey of InvestMentor breaks down consumption smoothing—the economic theory that explains how people spread resources across their lifetime—and explores how behavioral biases, debt, investing, and future expectations shape our financial decisions.

Ryan Gorman from CME Group breaks down single stock futures, how they work, why they’re gaining traction, and the critical risks every trader needs to understand before diving in.

Despite growing fears around AI replacing workers, job growth remains surprisingly strong. Mary MacNamara and Jose Torres break down the latest data on hiring, inflation, and markets—and what it all means for investors navigating an AI-driven economy.