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Why A Hot Jobs Report Spooked Wall Street

Jun 9, 2026 · 32m

About This Episode

Ed Elson is joined by Justin Wolfers to break down the strong May jobs report and why it sent stocks tumbling. Then, John Foley joins the show to unpack what fresh equity supply means for markets, from Google’s latest offering to the wave of anticipated IPOs. Finally, Ed shares his thesis on whether we’re reaching a top. Justin Wolfers is a Professor of Public Policy and Economics at the University of Michigan and the founder of Platypus Economics. John Foley is the head of the Lex Column at the Financial Times. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing Markets@profgmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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