USA Financial Trending Report

In this June episode of The Trending Report, Tyler Krzciok breaks down two major forces shaping markets right now: a global oil supply disruption and the growing reality of a K-shaped economy. With critical energy routes tightening and costs rippling through global supply chains, investors are already seeing the effects at the pump—and at the checkout line. At the same time, markets and consumers...

Markets are hitting record highs—but are they as strong as they look? In this June episode of The Trending Report , we break down the forces driving the latest rally, including strong earnings and AI enthusiasm, while also highlighting the risks beneath the surface like elevated valuations and sector shifts. We also dive into why inflation is back in the conversation in 2026, what's fueling it, an...

Q1 2026 delivered no shortage of surprises, from record highs and geopolitical conflict to one of the largest oil price spikes in modern history. In this episode of The Trending Report , we move beyond the headlines to examine what the underlying data is actually telling us. We break down why U.S. stocks struggled while international and emerging markets held up, how commodities and energy surged...

In the March edition of the Trending Report, host Tyler Krzciok breaks down the evolving landscape as we wrap up the first quarter of 2026. After a speculative run early in the year, momentum is cooling and quality‑driven investments are stepping forward. Tyler explains why March is the ideal moment for portfolio "spring cleaning," how disciplined rebalancing keeps risk in check, and why sticking...

In this episode of the Trending Report, host Tyler Krzciok explores why February is the month when even the most disciplined investment intentions start to slip. After a confident and structured January, many investors begin questioning their strategy as headlines intensify, markets wiggle, and hot themes take over the conversation. Tyler breaks down why old habits reappear, how emotions like love...

Welcome to the Trending Report, your monthly market commentary series designed to help advisors and investors focus on trend lines—not just headlines. In this episode, host Tyler Krzciok recaps the resilience of 2025 despite rising rates, trade tariffs, and a historic government shutdown. Discover which sectors drove S&P 500 growth, why commodities like gold and silver soared, and what themes unde...

As 2025 comes to a close, the S&P 500 is up nearly 18% for the year—but what does that mean for your portfolio? In this December Trending Report, Kevin Roskam breaks down the year's market performance, the role of trending strategies, and why diversification by time and philosophy matters more than ever. Learn how unemotional, disciplined investing helps you navigate volatility and stay focused on...

In this November's  Trending Report , Kevin Roskam of USA Financial dives into the emotional side of investing and why keeping short-term fears in check is crucial for long-term success. He shares a real-life client story that highlights how media-driven anxiety can derail financial plans and reminds us that market corrections aren't just possible—they're normal. Kevin explains how trends show the...

In this October's Trending Report , Kevin Roskam breaks down why sticking to a disciplined, unemotional investment strategy continues to pay off—especially when the headlines say otherwise. Despite September's reputation as a historically weak month for the markets, the S&P 500 gained 3.5% , showing once again that trends—not feelings—drive results . Kevin dives into what fueled the rally, from th...

In this September Trending Report, Kevin Roskam of USA Financial draws a clever parallel between Michigan's early fall chill and market volatility—reminding us that just as a few cold days don't mean summer is over, short-term dips don't define long-term investment trends. Kevin breaks down the history of market corrections, the role of risk management in avoiding severe downturns, and what the up...

In this August 2025 Trending Report, Kevin Roskam of USA Financial unpacks the one constant in investing: uncertainty. From political headlines to market volatility and shifting investor sentiment, Kevin explores how the cycle of investor emotions can influence decisions—and why sticking to a long-term plan is critical. Using real fund flow data, he reveals where money is moving, what that says ab...

In this July Trending Report, Kevin Roskam of USA Financial dives into the emotional rollercoaster investors have experienced in the first half of 2025. With market volatility, tariff concerns, and shifting trends, Kevin reminds viewers of the importance of a long-term, risk-managed investment plan. He highlights recent market performance, explores the cycle of investor emotions, and emphasizes wh...

In this June 2025 Trending Report, Kevin Roskam of USA Financial breaks down the latest stock market trends and explains how understanding the cycle of investor emotions can help investors and financial advisors make better long-term decisions. With ongoing market volatility and economic uncertainty, Kevin emphasizes the importance of a disciplined, unemotional approach to investing. Learn how for...

In this May's Trending Report , Kevin Roskam of USA Financial explores what's really driving market momentum—and why long-term trends may still be flashing caution even as headlines tout a market recovery. Kevin breaks down the difference between short-term rallies and sustainable momentum, highlights insights from global shipping indicators like the Baltic Dry Index and China's Containerized Frei...

In this April 2025 edition of the Trending Report, we'll address recent stock market volatility – especially what we've seen over the past couple weeks – and the importance of leaving emotion out of investing. Drawing on historical market data and behavioral economics, host Kevin Roskam reassures advisors and clients that market downturns are a normal part of cycles and highlights the value of act...

The S&P 500 is down nearly 9% from its yearly high. So, what does that mean for you? In this March episode of the Trending Report, Kevin Roskam from USA Financial delves into the necessity of planning for volatility, not just market growth, and highlights the value of experienced advisors who employ formulaic, unemotional strategies. While short-term trends are currently negative, long-term perspe...

In this episode of the Trending Report, we'll examine key indicators like the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) and the Consumer Confidence Index. Your host, Kevin Roskam, emphasizes the importance of maintaining emotional discipline when investing and highlights how risk management strategies can effectively navigate market fluctuations. He also underscores the significance of long-term investment goal...

Following a strong market performance in 2024, you may be wondering what's ahead in 2025 – especially after market performance the first couple weeks of the new year. In this edition of the Trending Report, we discuss the critical importance of maintaining an unemotional investment strategy. We'll explore why reacting to short-term market swings can hurt your long-term goals and provide practical...

Predictions make for great headlines, but they don't always come to fruition. In this episode of the Trending Report Kevin Roskam, Senior Advisory Business Consultant at USA Financial, reflects on how some of the big market predictions for 2024 worked out and talks about the importance of unemotional investing and focusing on trendlines over headlines. The Trending Report is a monthly commentary s...

Like leaves falling in the autumn, change is inevitable. In this edition of the Trending Report we're joined by Kevin Roskam, Senior Advisory Business Consultant at USA Financial, to talk about the importance of unemotional investing – especially during times of change and uncertainty. The Trending Report is a monthly commentary series that explores topical trends taking place within the current m...

In this edition of the Trending Report we're joined by Kevin Roskam, Senior Advisory Business Consultant at USA Financial, to talk about how the upcoming election and even the leaves changing color in the fall correlates with market trends. The Trending Report is a monthly commentary series that explores topical trends taking place within the current market and economy. It aims to provide clarity...

In this edition of the Trending Report we're joined by Kevin Roskam, Senior Advisory Business Consultant at USA Financial, to talk about where the stock market is currently and to put into perspective where the trend of the market is going. The Trending Report is a monthly commentary series that explores topical trends taking place within the current market and economy. It aims to provide clarity...

In this edition of the Trending Report we're joined by Kevin Roskam, Senior Advisory Business Consultant at USA Financial, to talk about volatility and its impact on risk management and trend lines in the stock market The Trending Report is a monthly commentary series that explores topical trends taking place within the current market and economy. It aims to provide clarity and encourage Advisors...

It's hard to believe that we're halfway through 2024 already. In this special edition of the Trending Report we're joined by Kevin Roskam, Senior Advisory Business Consultant at USA Financial, to talk about where we've been, where we're going, and what we should be doing in the second half of the year. The Trending Report is an ongoing video/podcast series with analysis on the market capitalizatio...

In this episode of the Trending Report, we'll talk about how a stock falls out of favor. It's a lesson in adapting to change from a business, stock market, and economic perspective. We'll also dive into market data as of June 7, 2024. The Trending Report is an ongoing video/podcast series with analysis on the market capitalization and market sectors, exploring a time topical trend taking place wit...