Focus Partners

Two-Minute Market Focus

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All of the market information you need in 120 seconds or less. 

Author

Focus Partners

Category

Business

Podcast website

gratus.buzzsprout.com

Latest episode

Jun 30, 2026

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Episodes

9.17.24 - Analyzing the US Consumer Price Index 17.09.2024

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market and analyzes August's US Consumer Price Index. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

9.9.24 - Yield Curve Returns To A Positive Slope 09.09.2024

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market and analyzes the US Treasury market yield curve. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

8.26.24 - Potential Impact of Rate Cuts on Bonds 26.08.2024

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market, analyzes what may happen to bonds when the Fed cuts rates, and explores whether office REITs are signaling the all clear in commercial real estate. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

8.19.24 - Inflation Continues To Trend Lower 19.08.2024

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market, analyzes the July inflation report, and discusses the mixed signals in recession indicators. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

8.12.24 - Volatility Will Be With Us... 12.08.2024

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market and explains why we believe volatility comes with the territory of being an equity investor. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

8.5.24 - Discussing The Turbulence From Asia 05.08.2024

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market, discusses the turbulence from Asia, and analyzes the summer slowdown heating up. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

7.29.24 - Supportive Equity Market Momentum  29.07.2024

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market, analyzes the equity market momentum, and discusses the current state of the consumer balance sheet. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

7.22.24 - A Durable Equity Rotation? 22.07.2024

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market and analyzes whether the "rotation" in markets could be durable. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

7.15.24 - S&P 500 Earnings Durability  15.07.2024

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market and analyzes the persistent underappreciation of earnings as measured by estimated versus actual. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

7.8.24 - Market Concentration Set To Lessen  08.07.2024

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market, discusses the potential evolution of market concentration, and analyzes the differences in market performance. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

7.1.24 - US Election Turbulence Ahead? 01.07.2024

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market, discusses the upcoming US presidential election, and analyzes inflation's continued deceleration. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

6.24.24 - Electric Vehicle Industry Pain 24.06.2024

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market, discusses the electric vehicle industry, and analyzes the May inflation report. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

6.17.24 - Office Delinquency Rate Is Rising 17.06.2024

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market, describes how office delinquency rates have evolved over time, and discusses supply and demand for equity. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

6.10.24 - The Low Volatility Puzzle  10.06.2024

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market, answers a common question from clients regarding volatility, and discusses whether history may be rhyming. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

6.3.24 - Analyzing Election Year Performance 03.06.2024

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market and explains how election year returns are, on average, positive. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

5.20.24 - Is Inflation Cooling? 20.05.2024

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market, discusses whether inflation could trend lower, and answers a common question we've been hearing from clients. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

5.13.24 - Politics and Investing 13.05.2024

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market and explains why a political affiliation can be a bad investment guide. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

4.29.24 - Japanese Currency Crisis? 29.04.2024

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market and analyzes the significant weakening of the Japanese Yen currency.  Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

4.22.24 - Early Q1 Earnings Picture 22.04.2024

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market, reviews the early first quarter earnings reports, and analyzes sector performance. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

4.15.24 - What Could Gold Be Telling Us? 15.04.2024

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market, provides an update on the US Consumer Price Index, and discusses what gold may be telling us. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

4.8.24 - What Could Derail The Rally In Stocks? 08.04.2024

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market, discusses US bond yields continuing to migrate higher in 2024, and analyzes what could derail the equity rally. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

3.25.24 - A Look At Financial Conditions 25.03.2024

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market, analyzes current financial conditions, and explains relative valuation. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

3.18.24 - Bonds Not Buying Rate Cuts... Yet 18.03.2024

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market and discusses the potential implications of bond yields remaining stubbornly high on shorter-term maturities. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

3.11.24 - This is What Momentum Looks Like 11.03.2024

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market, analyzes what is driving market activity more recently, and discusses whether we should be concerned with the momentum in stock prices. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

3.4.24 - Bitcoin Approaches All Time Highs 04.03.2024

In this week's episode, Todd provides an update on the market, analyzes what is happening with Bitcoin, and discusses energy prices. Click here to view supporting charts referenced in today's episode.

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