About this episode

Tracey Ryniec and John Blank discuss the implications of a slowing job market and booming AI spending on the potential for a U.S. recession in 2026.

Tracey Ryniec and John Blank debate the slowing job market while AI spending is also booming. (0:20) - Should Investors Be Concerned About An Incoming Recession? (19:45) - Where Should Be Looking To Invest Right Now? (38:15) - Episode Roundup: ARW, MKSI, MWH, TSM, CAT, AMZN

People in this episode

Host: Tracey Ryniec

Guest: John Blank

Topics covered

• U.S. recession
• job market
• AI spending
• investment strategies
• economic outlook

Keywords

• recession
• job market
• AI spending
• investment
• economic outlook

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Zacks Investment Research

Products: AI

Books & works: ARW, MKSI, MWH, TSM, CAT, AMZN

Places: U.S.

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