Markets 2025 Halftime Report

Prof G Markets

Vox Media Podcast Network

Entrepreneurship, Investing, Business

4.6 • 722 Ratings

🗓️ 30 June 2025

⏱️ 58 minutes

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Summary

Scott and Ed break down why New York is pushing ahead with a new nuclear power plant. Scott makes the case for nuclear as a smart long-term investment, while Ed raises concerns about China’s growing lead in energy production. Next, they unpack NATO’s plan to increase defense spending and what that means for the broader global economy. Finally, they review the market’s performance in the first half of the year and discuss why we need better tools to measure economic health. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter Order "The Algebra of Wealth," out now Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Follow the podcast across socials @profgmarkets Follow Scott on InstagramFollow Ed on Instagram and X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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