Warren Buffett Retires, Powell Holds Rates, & GDP Turns Negative

You’ve heard the headlines, but we’re here to break down what they really mean for your wallet. In this episode, Warren Buffett officially announces his retirement as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, Jerome Powell leaves rates untouched (again), and America’s GDP takes a nose dive into negative territory. Meanwhile, the media spins, Wall Street panics, and your buddy on Instagram who just discovered ETFs is suddenly an "economic expert." Don’t worry, we’ve got the real story—served fresh, with a side of wit and sarcasm.

➡️ But that’s not all. We’re diving into the housing market that still refuses to correct, student loan garnishments that are coming for your paycheck, and why UPS is laying off 20,000 people after parting ways with Amazon. Oh, and AI is officially eating white-collar jobs for breakfast—so there’s that. Grab your favorite overpriced latte, sit back, and let Chris and Saied help you navigate the chaos with facts, jokes, and just enough cynicism to keep it fun. Welcome to The Higher Standard.

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🔗 Resources:

Q1 GDP Goes Negative On Imports Surge (Yahoo! Finance via Instagram)

Existing homes sales are at multi-decade low (Nick Gerli via X)

Trump administration restarts student loan collections for millions in default after years-long pause (CNBC)

UPS to Cut 20,000 Jobs After Amazon Breakup (Wall Street Journal)

Warren Buffett is not retiring for good as Berkshire board votes to keep him as chairman (CNBC)

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