Nobel Economist: "It's Going to Get WORSE" + Fed Discusses RAISING Rates + Booking CRASHES 8.5%

Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz went on CNBC yesterday and said three words: "We're going to get worse." Same day, the Federal Reserve released meeting minutes showing several officials discussed RAISING interest rates — the first time since 2023. Same day, Booking Holdings beat every earnings number and CRASHED 8.5% because Wall Street is terrified of "Agentic AI" replacing the entire travel industry. Same day, Walmart beat revenue and earnings but the new CEO warned about a "volatile environment" — and households under $50K are living paycheck to paycheck. I'm calling it the Beat and Drop Economy. Companies are winning TODAY but getting punished for TOMORROW. Today we break down what all of this means for your career, your paycheck, and your positioning for the rest of 2026. Plus: A 59-year-old USAID worker displaced one year ago by DOGE — where is he now? A 38-year-old Microsoft engineer who walked away from $192K. Mark Cuban says there are two types of AI users. The CEO of Google DeepMind agrees. Deere Construction up 34%. Machina Labs raises $124M with Lockheed Martin. And certification windows are CLOSING — Microsoft AI Challenge deadline is 10 days away. This is The Daily Climb. Career intelligence. Every weekday. 7 AM Central. 📩 Get the Daily Recap (Free Newsletter) Don't miss a beat. Get the full breakdown of today's market data and career strategies delivered straight to your inbox. 👉 Sign up here: https://www.nxtgenheights.com/signup Get The 2026 Career Protection Playbook. It's FREE! 👉 Download here: https://www.nxtgenheights.com/playbook 🚀 Join The Heights Inner Circle (Patreon) Get my private job leads, exclusive coaching calls, and direct access to me. What you’ll get: Weekly job alerts, resume reviews, salary negotiation scripts, and behind-the-scenes content. 👉 Claim your spot: https://www.patreon.com/blackheights 🤝 Support the Channel Become a YouTube Member to get access to exclusive perks and badges. 👉 Join here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv3N90AXQxUtaSnKSqOoOpA/join 📺 Subscribe to My Other Channels Don't miss out on any of the content—subscribe to both channels for the full experience. 🔴 The Wade Report (News, Commentary & Daily Climb): 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@TheWadeReport 🔵 Elevate To The Unknown (Tech Careers & Wealth Building): 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@ElevateToTheUnknown 💼 Need Personal 1:1 Coaching? Book a private consultation where I’ll personally review your situation and give you a custom game plan. 👉 Book now: https://www.nxtgenheights.com/ 🔥 Fast-Track Your Tech Career Break Into Tech Sales (No Experience Needed) Learn from industry pros, train online, and land remote roles faster than college. 👉 Start CourseCareers Training: https://coursecareers.com/a/blackheights Launch Your Cybersecurity Career Earn your degree 100% online with SNHU and step into one of the fastest-growing, high-paying fields. 👉 Explore SNHU Cybersecurity Program: https://snhu.edu/blackheights Earn a Google Career Certificate Get job-ready skills in IT, Data Analytics, UX, and more with Google’s official certification programs. 👉 Get Certified with Google: https://imp.i384100.net/oqx7dY 🎥 My Exact Studio Setup The camera, mic, and gear I use to produce The Daily Climb. 👉 Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/elevatetotheunknown ⚠️ Important Disclaimer The salary information in this video is for educational purposes only and based on market research. Individual results may vary significantly based on experience, location, company size, and other factors. This is not career or financial advice - please consult with appropriate professionals for personal guidance. #dailyclimb #CareerStrategy #Layoffs2026 #WalmartEarnings #FedRates #BookingHoldings #AgenticAI #AIJobs #JobMarket2026 #CareerProtection #Stiglitz #MarkCuban #DeepMind #NVIDIA #FreeCertifications #SkilledTrades #CybersecurityJobs #DefenseJobs #CareerPivot #AntoineWade #ElevateToTheUnknown #TheWadeReport

Added 4 Jun 2026