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178K Jobs, $18T Debt, Mortgages Rise Again | Numbers Scream Ep. 16

12.04.2026
Published: 12.04.2026 Category: Leadership, growth and business development

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The numbers are sending mixed signals. New jobs came in at 178,000, offering a potential sign of strength in the labor market, while household debt has climbed to a record $18 trillion. At the same time, mortgage rates have moved back up to 6.5%, weekend work hours are surging, and bankruptcies continue to rise year over year. Tom Ellsworth breaks down what these signals mean for consumer health, housing, migration trends, inflation dynamics, and whether markets are stabilizing or flashing early stress signals beneath the surface. ♟️ VAULT 2026 TICKETS: https://bit.ly/4tpH8vV 🟩 TAKE A POSITION ON KALSHI:http://kalshi.com/pbd 📈 SCALE YOUR BUSINESS: https://bit.ly/4qdoEwz Ⓜ️ MINNECT WITH TOM ELLSWORTH: https://bit.ly/3OBkSQg 👨‍💻 GET TO KNOW TOM: https://bit.ly/4s6BIEQ 📺 SUBSCRIBE TO: ⁨ @PBDPodcast ⁨ @VALUETAINMENT ⁨ @ValuetainmentShortClips 🏛️ ABOUT US: Valuetainment is the leading source for content on entrepreneurship, capitalism, and leadership. Founded by Patrick Bet-David — CEO, author, father, and host of the PBD Podcast. We deliver engaging conversations and debates on politics, business, current events, and pop culture, including interviews with today’s most influential leaders. Our mission is to enlighten, entertain, and educate current and future leaders around the world. The future looks bright!

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