In today’s episode:

• The U.S. GDP has been revised up to 3.8%. The number looks good, but what's really going on?
• The math behind the GDP can be misleading. Tariffs are reducing imports, which makes the export numbers look relatively larger.
• When you add the bad labor numbers, it's clear none of this makes sense. Markets and the news aren't celebrating the numbers.
• Most of these metrics have become political tools that people don't trust. The only thing that really moves the market is the Fed's interest rate changes.

CEO Daily Brief is a daily, five-minute podcast for CEOs where we dissect the week's biggest news, unpack hot-button workplace trends, and bring you exclusive interviews with leaders who leverage culture to drive real business results.

John Frehse, Global Head of Labor Strategies at Ankura, joins Jessica every week to discuss the latest news in labor, employment, and workplace culture by asking each other the question: 'What Are You Paying Attention To Now?'

• John Frehse:

  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnfrehse/
  • Bio at Ankura: https://ankura.com/experts-and-advisors/john-frehse

  Jessica Kriegel:

  • Website: https://www.jessicakriegel.com/
  • LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicakriegel
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jess_kriegel/

  Culture Partners:

  • Website: https://culturepartners.com/
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/culturepartners/