AI, Inflation, and Jobs: What's Driving the Economy?

AI, Inflation, and Jobs: What's Driving the Economy?

June 4, 2026 · 18 min · Episode 151

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Mary MacNamara and Jose Torres discuss the impact of AI on job growth and inflation in the current economy.

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.

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Guests: Mary MacNamara, Jose Torres

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Organizations: Interactive Brokers

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