Saturday, October 17th.  Sticky Inflation Meets Slower Growth.

Inflation is heating up again, with gas prices driving a bigger-than-expected jump in consumer and wholesale prices. At the same time, shoppers are getting more cautious, CEOs are growing less optimistic, and economic growth is losing some steam. We break down what the latest data could mean for yo…

Saturday, October 10th. Record Highs to Rising Concerns: What Changed This Week?

After a strong run that pushed stocks close to record levels, markets hit turbulence as rising oil prices, persistent inflation concerns, and higher bond yields weighed on investor sentiment. Dave Spano and Dr. Brian Jacobsen break down the week's key developments, from the AI sector's pullback and…

Saturday, October 3rd. Strong Earnings, Weak Confidence

Mark Beck and Dr. Brian Jacobsen take a closer look at a third quarter that featured record highs, but also revealed growing cracks beneath the surface. They unpack the market’s narrowing leadership, the next chapter in the AI story, rising interest rates, and the economic forces shaping investor s…

Saturday, September 26th. The Bond Market Is Shaken, Not Stirred

It was a week of big headlines and even bigger market swings. From AI-driven optimism and trillion-dollar tech milestones to soaring bond yields and oil prices topping $100 a barrel, investors had plenty to digest. We break down what it all means, why the Fed may not be finished raising rates, and …

Saturday, September 18th. Fed Goes Higher for Longer, but How Long?

Tom Parks and Dr. Brian Jacobsen unpack the Fed’s latest rate hike, explain why inflation still isn’t passing the sniff test, and discuss what rising long-term interest rates mean for investors. They break down surprisingly strong U.S. economic data, from hot retail sales to business spending, whil…

Saturday, September 12th. Markets Caught Between Tariffs and Oil

A growing U.S.-Canada trade fight and a spike in oil prices are creating fresh challenges for the global economy. We break down the impact on inflation, markets, and the Fed, plus what investors should be watching next. And later, a look at what it takes to feel "wealthy" and helping your children …

Saturday, September 5th. Higher for Longer? Wall Street Reprices the Fed.  Jobs Numbers UP.

Markets got a wake-up call this week as investors rapidly repriced Federal Reserve expectations following Chair Warsh's Jackson Hole remarks, sending Treasury yields to their highest levels since early 2025 and reigniting the debate over whether the Fed could actually tighten into an energy-driven …

Saturday, August 29th.  Nvidia, Inflation and the Bond Market Battle.

This week, we're talking about an economy that's sending mixed signals. Inflation isn't accelerating, but it's proving stubborn, while economic growth is slowing enough to get attention without flashing recession warnings. We'll also dive into why the bond market remains in focus, what Nvidia's lat…

Saturday, August 22nd. Treasury Twists, Rising Debt, and the Fed’s Next Move

This week, Mark Beck and Dr. Brian Jacobsen break down the Treasury Department's decision to double the size of its bond buyback program, the implications of a national debt that has surpassed $40 trillion, and a record $85 billion Treasury interest payment. They also discuss the latest Federal Res…

Saturday, August 15th. Cooling Inflation, Cautious Consumers

This week, inflation slowed, retail sales stumbled, small-business optimism improved, and markets rallied. We'll sort through the mixed signals, explore what they may mean for the Federal Reserve, and discuss why the upcoming employment report could become a critical test for the economic outlook. …