Let's take a hard look at that GDP growth

U.S. GDP grew at a healthy clip in the second quarter of 2025.
But a mathematical equation can’t convey nuance — like, say, six
months of tariff chaos. Clear away the trade drama, and the
country’s economic growth was more subdued. Also in this episode:
The Fed keeps rates as-is despite historic “no” votes from
committee members, crypto firms campaign for stablecoin to be the
new credit card, and the private sector added about 70,000
service sector jobs in July.


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