In today's Dollars & Sense, Pam kicks things off with opening bell highlights, stock index performance, and sustainable fashion brand Reformation’s public debut, before discussing record-breaking quarterly profits for major oil companies, while Amazon and other corporate giants navigate tariff refunds. Then, a new reports shows the U.S. economy is slowing, leaving consumers feeling the pressure of back-to-school expenses and rising living costs. Here in the Bay Area, Pam highlights housing trade-offs for former residents and an 80-year-old cyclist completing 50,000 miles on a 50-year-old bike. Financial advisor Clark Geranen breaks down the SEC’s proposed 23/5 trading model, analyzing the pros, cons, and psychological risk.
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