The Week Ahead

In this week's The Week Ahead , I discuss why the economy may be stronger than the headlines suggest, including accelerating earnings growth, a resilient labor market, and how lower oil prices could help ease inflation. Plus, the key economic reports investors should be watching this week.  The headlines are loud. The signals are what matter.  Hobart Wealth is a DBA of Hobart Private Capital,...

What I Learned Behind the Velvet Ropes – Last week, I spent three days in Washington, D.C. hearing from former Fed Chair Janet Yellen, bestselling NY Times author Morgan Housel, and political strategists Karl Rove and James Carville. What surprised me most wasn't their forecasts: it was realizing that even the people closest to the biggest decisions in our economy are navigating uncertainty j...

After a rainy Memorial Day weekend at Dollywood with his family, Jacob shares a simple lesson that perfectly mirrors today’s market environment: preparation doesn’t stop storms, but it can keep storms from ruining the experience. This week, we break down the new Fed Chair, the growing gap between Wall Street and Main Street, and why investors should stay disciplined while clouds continue building...

Markets are hitting record highs, but underneath the surface, the story is starting to change. In this episode of The Week Ahead , we break down why market leadership is broadening beyond Big Tech, how AI is separating operators from pretenders, and why the latest jobs report may not be as strong as the headlines suggest. Plus, a Mother’s Day bike ride with my family offers a surprisingly importan...

Markets are hitting highs, but the real story isn’t in the headlines. This week, we’re breaking down the structural shifts that actually matter for your portfolio. Hobart Wealth is a DBA of Hobart Private Capital, LLC. Investment advisory services offered through Hobart Private Capital, LLC, an SEC-Registered Investment Advisor. Insurance services offered separately through Hobart Insurance Servic...

There’s a lot to take in right now, but not all of it deserves a reaction. This week is a good opportunity to zoom out and refocus on what actually drives long-term outcomes. Let’s sort through what matters… and what may just be short-term noise. Hobart Wealth is a DBA of Hobart Private Capital, LLC. Investment advisory services offered through Hobart Private Capital, LLC, an SEC-Registered Invest...

Markets are pulling back - but this isn’t about panic, it’s about what’s changing underneath the surface. This week, we break down the real signals driving the shift and what disciplined investors should be focused on right now. Hobart Wealth is a DBA of Hobart Private Capital, LLC. Investment advisory services offered through Hobart Private Capital, LLC, an SEC-Registered Investment Advisor. Insu...

Welcome to "The Week Ahead." A new bi-weekly update from Jacob Woodrum, created specifically for current clients, offering insight into what to expect in the markets in the coming week. Hobart Wealth is a DBA of Hobart Private Capital, LLC. Investment advisory services offered through Hobart Private Capital, LLC, an SEC-Registered Investment Advisor. Insurance services offered separately...

Welcome to "The Week Ahead." A new weekly update from Jacob Woodrum, created specifically for current clients, offering insight into what to expect in the markets in the coming week. Hobart Wealth is a DBA of Hobart Private Capital, LLC. Investment advisory services offered through Hobart Private Capital, LLC, an SEC-Registered Investment Advisor. Insurance services offered separately th...