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Good evening and welcome to News Point. I'm Daphne Dodd. My guest tonight is economist P.L. Henry. Evening. If it looks a little different in here, that's because it's our first show in our brand new set that gives you a peek inside our newsroom and the hard working folks who put all this together. Well, lots to discuss tonight. We start with the economy, which we're putting in focus. This week, Amazon announced thousands of layoffs, with Target also joining the list of major companies slashing its workforce. And while companies look to protect their bottom lines, American

households are doing the same. Oh! Oh! Oh!

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Are you OK?

Yeah, I'm fine. I'm sorry. Oh!

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Rising prices for groceries and utilities.

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I'm sorry.

I'm fine.

I apologize.

Apologies for that. Uh, the big question here, is this the start of a longer, steeper decline?

Well, Daphne, that's up to how much of this overheated AI sector is even real. If it's a bubble, it's gonna burst sooner or later.

Well, let's hope it doesn't burst. We just spent a lot of money in this new studio. Hey, whoever reported me to HR, say it to my face next time.

Sorry.

Still adjusting to the new layout.

Well, actually, I think it's quite an upgrade. Such a fun little treat for the viewers to get a little peek behind the curtain.

Professor, now, what do you make of this? Because on paper, inflation rates are pretty low.

Well, on that dude's screen, inflation rates seem pretty huge.

Alright, someone hacked my computer and put manga erotica on it again.

Yeah, sure, buddy.

But, uh, look, prices are rising, but so is the market. We're still solid. Well, everyday Americans are certainly struggling.

I mean, results from a new survey showed 52% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck.

Oh, find out all the facts.

Four-pole markets. I do it all, baby. Packaging is everything.

Sorry, hectic news day. And this is concerning. One in three Americans describe their financial situation as in crisis. Is this just the beginning, professor?

Well, I think we'll see. I think we'll see more layoffs and price hikes, but the ceiling is raising the price.

Hey, excuse me, Daphne, just take the paper out the tray.

Professor, you were saying?

Sorry. Now, the tariffs haven't helped things.

Well, especially with a supply chain that's still recovering from the COVID era. Aah! -$&%!

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Oh, yikes. Little printer issue? Is everyone okay?

No, I just got electrocuted, bitch.

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Okay, we're good.

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All righty. Uh, please continue, Professor.

I'll go get help, Ian.

Well, actually, one second. I think this dude is gonna fall again.

Yep, there it is.

Well, looks like we're at the break. More with Professor Henry after this.

Yeah, I think y'all need to put up a wall of stat.

Yeah. Yeah. -♪♪