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Money News: Capitalize on New Car Price Drops and Job Market Resilience
14 Feb 2024
Learn why now may be a good time to be in the market for a new car and why two industries are outliers in job layoffs. Why did new car prices drop in January? What’s driving layoffs in tech and media — and what does it mean for other jobs? Hosts Sean Pyles and Anna Helhoski discuss car prices and a recent surge in layoffs, particularly in the tech and media sectors. They kick off with an in-depth look at the auto industry, unraveling the reasons behind a significant drop in new vehicle prices and the impact of credit-tightening on car loans. The hosts share three key takeaways, emphasizing the implications for consumers looking to purchase a new car. Then, Sean and Sara delve into the complex landscape of layoffs, dissecting the trends in tech and media job cuts. They discuss the factors contributing to the tech industry's layoff spree and the challenges faced by the media sector, shedding light on the broader job market resilience despite specific sectorial challenges. In their conversation, the Nerds discuss: car prices, layoffs, auto industry, credit-tightening, job market trends, tech layoffs, media job cuts, labor market resilience, interest rates, new vehicle prices, manufacturing, economic growth, consumer confidence, Dealertrack Auto Credit Total Loan Index, credit availability, inflation, economic indicators, stock market, personal finance news, job market analysis, economic outlook, job gains, unemployment rate, and financial trends. To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email [email protected]. Like what you hear? Please leave us a review and tell a friend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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