Stocks fell in the afternoon session due to weak U.S. jobs report and trade concerns. July 2025 report showed only 73,000 new jobs added, lowest in 2 years. This impacts restaurants as shaky job market leads to reduced consumer spending. New U.S. tariffs heightened inflation fears, causing investors to sell consumer-facing stocks. Shake Shack shares dropped due to weaker than expected outlook despite better Q2 results. Sales growth missed expectations, leading to concerns about future performance. Stock down 15% YTD, trading below 52-week high. Generative AI expected to impact business operations.

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