Is the U.S. Economy Healthy?

06/08/2025 17 min Episodio 191
Is the U.S. Economy Healthy?

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In today's episode of Retire in Texas, Darryl Lyons, CEO and Co-Founder of PAX Financial Group, explores a timely question: Is the economy actually doing better than we think? While pessimism often dominates the news cycle, this episode highlights five key indicators that suggest economic resilience in 2025 - and what that means for long-term investors. Darryl breaks down: -Why employment trends may be stronger than they appear - even with recent layoffs. -How recent corporate earnings from companies such as Nvidia, Microsoft, and Meta have been interpreted as signals of underlying strength. -The real-world impact of AI in business and how it's driving profitability and efficiency. -What investors should understand about tariffs, trade policy, and global supply chains. -How recent deregulation is giving companies room to grow and innovate. If you've been wondering, "Should I still be investing right now?" or "What economic data actually matters?" - This episode offers thoughtful perspective. Tune in to gain clarity, filter through the noise, and make informed decisions rooted in your values and the broader economic landscape. Resources: https://www.morningstar.com/economy/job-growth-slowed-may-labor-market-remains-healthy-now  https://www.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/topics/economy/spotlight/US-labor-market-US-headline-numbers.html  https://abcnews.go.com/Business/trumps-tariffs-achieved-experts-weigh/story?id=123859218