Shield your eyes, foreign exchange traders

The U.S. dollar hit a three-year low in foreign exchange markets today, signaling nervousness in global markets over tariffs. We delve into what the drop means. Plus, we discuss with FHN Chief Economist Chris Low why the bond market might just be the most powerful balance on the president’s authority to impose tariffs. And, in the latest edition of our “What’s That Like?” series is exploring the odd, unusual and downright weird jobs that help prop up our economy, we chat with an oyster farmer about raising the slimy, delicious shellfish.

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