In today’s episode of Retire in Texas, Darryl Lyons, CEO and Co-Founder of PAX Financial Group, explores a timely question: Is the economy actually doing better than we think?

While pessimism often dominates the news cycle, this episode highlights five key indicators that suggest economic resilience in 2025 - and what that means for long-term investors.

Darryl breaks down:

-Why employment trends may be stronger than they appear - even with recent layoffs.

-How recent corporate earnings from companies such as Nvidia, Microsoft, and Meta have been interpreted as signals of underlying strength.

-The real-world impact of AI in business and how it’s driving profitability and efficiency.

-What investors should understand about tariffs, trade policy, and global supply chains.

-How recent deregulation is giving companies room to grow and innovate.

If you’ve been wondering, “Should I still be investing right now?” or “What economic data actually matters?” - This episode offers thoughtful perspective.

Tune in to gain clarity, filter through the noise, and make informed decisions rooted in your values and the broader economic landscape.

Resources:

https://www.morningstar.com/economy/job-growth-slowed-may-labor-market-remains-healthy-now 

https://www.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/topics/economy/spotlight/US-labor-market-US-headline-numbers.html 

https://abcnews.go.com/Business/trumps-tariffs-achieved-experts-weigh/story?id=123859218