Stock Market Flinches From Tariffs & AI Agents Are Everywhere

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🗓️ 4 February 2025

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Episode 511: Neal and Toby rundown what the heck happened to the stock market after Trump announced tariffs on Mexico and Canada, but then delayed them for 30 days. Then, Musk and his DOGE clean house at the USAID and close its doors. Also, Trump wants to start a sovereign wealth fund that could potentially buy TikTok. Plus, the Panama Canal has become a flashpoint due its rising fees. Meanwhile, Toby shares his trend of AI agents. Lastly, final headlines for the day! Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Check out https://wise.com/business for more! Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC. APY as of 1/16/25, offered by Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Rate subject to change. *Terms and Conditions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Are you a smart booker or a silly booker?
0:07.4	Smart bookers get access to a three airport lounge by booking a five-star holiday with On the Beach.
0:13.8	Silly bookers?
0:14.8	Well, enjoy those cues at the bar.
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0:21.4	Conditions apply.
0:22.6	Seven night minimum stay outbound only from selected airports for up to six people
0:25.6	at all protected.
0:28.7	On the beach.
0:31.6	Good morning, Brew Daily show.
0:33.7	I'm Neil Fryman.
0:34.6	And I'm Toby Howell.
0:35.5	Today, like anyone who's ever tried to change their flight over the phone, the trade war is on hold.
0:40.3	Then, should the U.S. start a sovereign wealth fund?
0:43.3	President Trump seems to think so.
0:45.3	It's Tuesday, February 4th.
0:47.3	Let's ride.
0:53.3	Good morning. I hope everyone is having an excellent Tuesday. I have some bad news for anyone on a road trip through the south right now. Waffle House is adding a 50 cent per egg surcharge across its 2,000 locations as the chain deals with increased egg costs associated with ongoing shortages
1:12.3	linked to bird flu.
1:13.6	That means your classic all-star breakfast combo that comes with a waffle, bacon, sausage,
1:18.2	or ham, hash browns, and two eggs, any style.
1:20.7	We'll set you back an extra buck.
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