The W.I.P.

Inflation is on a bump path. What were the highs and lows from this week’s CPI data? SpaceX is staying private for now. Why are some companies following this trend? Finally, we answer one of your questions.

Sports gambling is booming right now. Who really wins from this phenomenon? Eli Lilly is continuing to invest big into weight loss. Why is the drugmaker ramping up production? Finally, the Federal Reserve’s final rate adjustment of 2024 takes place later this month. How will rates move when they meet?

Tariffs are a hot topic right now. How would tariffs affect your money? This week starts the busiest shopping period of the year. What are the latest Black Friday trends? The market has had great returns this year. Why is it time to rebalance?

Inflation remains sticky. How will the Fed’s interest rate policy react? Bitcoin’s price is surging. Why is the crypto currency making headlines? Corporate earnings season is coming to a close. What do the results tell us?

The Fed continues to cut interest rates. What was the big takeaway from their latest meeting? The IRS set new contribution limits for some retirement plans. How are limits changing in 2025? Big Tech is making big investments into artificial intelligence. When will these investments pay off?

Jarrett Clem is a Trustee and chairman of the investment committee for both the IBEW NECA Pension Trust Fund and Welfare Trust Fund. Those funds combined manage almost $2B in assets. Jarrett discuss the institutional investment process, assest allocation, and much much more.

Arkansas potentially has an enormous amount of lithium. How could this be a game changer for the EV revolution? Boeing’s machinists are on strike and rejected the most recent contract offer. When will the strike end? The IRS announced changes to 2025’s tax brackets. Why are 2025’s brackets different from 2024’s?

The DOJ has threatened to break up Google. What are the implications for the tech giant? Third quarter bank earnings are rolling in. How did some of the biggest banks perform? September’s economic data has dropped. Why do last month’s numbers impact the Fed’s rate policy?

ChatGPT’s parent company OpenAI raised funds that value the company at over $150B. What does this say about the future of AI investing? Oil prices increased this week due to heightened tensions in the Middle East. How do higher oil prices effect your money? This month’s questions is regarding investing for a short-term goal. Why makes planning for a short-term goal so unique?

Second quarter GDP growth was revised up. Where were the bright spots for the US economy? China enacted its biggest stimulus package since the pandemic. How will the financial support impact the short and long term? The Fed made a super sized reduction in rates. What does this mean for your money?

Business manager of UA Local 149 Matt Kelly discusses Pension vs. 401(k) and much much more.

The Fed is going to lower rates next week. How does the Fed determine the path ahead? Social Security benefits get an annual cost of living adjustment. Why will 2025’s increase be lower than in recent years? The yield curve is normalizing. What does this mean for your money?

August’s jobs report was little like the story of Goldilocks. Is employment too hot, too cold, or just right? The two-month countdown to the election has begun. What does history tell us about the stock market’s performance just prior to an election? Annuities are one way to create income for retirement. Why should you be skeptical of them?

Consumer confidence ticked up this month, but consumers have one concern. What is the state of the US consumer? Ultra Beauty released disappointing earnings. Why is the cosmetics maker making headlines? Nvidia is dominating the AI chip race, but investor sentiment is down. How hard is it to please Nvidia’s investors?

Jerome Powell speaks in Jackson Hole, WY today. Why could the market be in for a surprise? Homeowners insurance is going up in price. What is leading to higher costs? Our question this week is regarding market timing. How should you time the market?

July’s CPI data showed more progress in the fight against inflation. What does this mean for interest rate policy? Drug prices are coming down for Medicare recipients due to a historic negotiation. How much will be saved? Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway has $277B in cash. Where will that money be spent?

Volatility returned in a rollercoaster week for stock. What contributed the bumpy ride? Mortgage rates hit a one-year low. Who benefits from lower borrowing costs? Back to school is big business. How are consumers spending in 2024?

A handful of Big Tech companies reported earnings this week and AI spending was front and center. Who is winning the AI race? The Fed gave its clearest indication of where rates are headed next. What did The Fed say? July saw a big increase in market volatility. Why the sudden rollercoaster for stocks?

Born in Detroit, cars are in Ty Newell's blood. Ty's stories about early adoption of the technology as well as his insights into where he thinks the industry is headed are not to be missed.

Sustainability expert Ty Newell discusses the economic benefits of cleaner air and much much more.

Inflation in June was lower than expected. How is inflation changing? Big Tech stocks sold off this week in favor of other another area of the market. Where are investors putting their money now? This month’s questions is about market indexes. What are their differences and which one is the best?

New jobs data was released suggesting a changing landscape. How is the labor market doing? Walgreens stock had a very bad week. What is going on with the pharmacy retailer? We are at the halfway point in the year and market are near all time highs. Why is this worth paying attention to?

The S&P500 and Nasdaq hit all time highs this week. What is powering the market higher? Small cap stocks have lagged their large cap piers for a decade. Why could small caps make a turnaround? This month’s questions is about Roth conversions. When does a Roth conversion make sense?

The Fed updated their rate cut expectations for this year and next year. Where are rates headed? Producer prices decreased unexpectedly last month. What prices decreased the most? Elon Musk was awarded a $45 billion pay package. How do executive payouts impact CEO performance?

May’s jobs report far exceeded expectations. How will the Fed react? The ECB cut interest rates. Where is rate policy in Europe headed? The yield curve has been inverted for almost two years. Why hasn’t there been a recession yet?