USA Financial Trending Report

The Federal Reserve is in quite a conundrum - rates are both too high and too low. What people don't realize is that there is a little-known calculation that actually helps identify this. We'll reveal this calculation in this episode of the Trending Report, as well as cover market data as of 3/22/2024. The Trending Report is an ongoing video/podcast series with analysis on the market capitalizatio...

As humans, we tend to make very predictable errors. We've been on a strong bull run for quite some time now, and we're seeing investors making the same mistakes they have in the past. In this episode of the Trending Report, we'll take a deeper look at these active vs. passive portfolio errors, as well as cover market data ending on 3/8/2024. The Trending Report is an ongoing video/podcast series w...

The stock market and GDP are up, but consumer sentiment and happiness are down. So, what's the disconnect? In this episode of the Trending Report, we'll talk about what this disconnect means for the stock market looking forward, as well as break down market data as of 2/23/2024. The Trending Report is an ongoing video/podcast series with analysis on the market capitalization and market sectors, ex...

A low birth rate, dire economy, and declining stock market are all contributing factors to China's shocking decline. In this episode of the Trending Report, we'll dive into what this looks like and how it relates to over to the United States, as well as covering market data as of 2/9/24. The Trending Report is an ongoing video/podcast series with analysis on the market capitalization and market se...

Welcome to the first Trending Report for 2024! In this edition, we're going to take the opportunity to look back on the past year from a historical perspective. We'll compare how 2023 stacks up in comparison to stock market performance from years past, and what that might mean for the future. The Trending Report is an ongoing video/podcast series with analysis on the market capitalization and mark...

What's going on with mortgages, interest rates, and home prices? In this episode of the Trending Report, we're going to dive into the cost-crunch taking place in the real estate market for first-time homebuyers and existing homebuyers alike. We'll also take a look at the stock market using data as of 12/8/2023. The Trending Report is an ongoing video/podcast series with analysis on the market capi...

Certain economic professionals are calling for a soft landing, with federal reserve rate reductions taking place just around the corner. In this episode of the Trending Report, we're going to talk about exactly what that means, how that is impactful, and what is going on in the market using data as of 11/27/23. The Trending Report is an ongoing video/podcast series with analysis on the market capi...

Investing in the stock market is a moving target, and we're seeing that risk like never before. The 60/40 example of a traditional basic portfolio has faltered in ways we haven't seen since before World War II. We'll talk about that in this episode of the Trending Report, as well as cover how the market is being impacted using data as of 11/13/2023. The Trending Report is an ongoing video/podcast...

In this episode of the Trending Report, we're going to discuss 12 worrisome recession indicators. We'll talk about what those indicators are, what they're telling us, and how the stock market is reacting and illustrating based on all that's going on using data as of 10/6/2023. The Trending Report is an ongoing video/podcast series with analysis on the market capitalization and market sectors, expl...

In this episode of the Trending Report, we're going to get into 9 facts that will help you understand U.S. government shutdowns – how they work, how they operate, how they come to be, and what the impact might be moving forward. We'll also cover market data as of 9/22/2023. The Trending Report is an ongoing video/podcast series with analysis on the market capitalization and market sectors, explori...

A powerful business phenomenon has been taking place where The Great Resignation has now become what is being labeled as "The Great Gloom". What does this mean for the stock market and corporate America? In this episode of the Trending Report, we'll discuss how this phenomenon may play out in the economy, as well as dissect market data as of 9/8/2023. The Trending Report is an ongoing video/podcas...

What's going on in the real estate environment, and how is it impacting the stock market? In this episode of the Trending Report, we're going to look at eight different charts to decode what is going on and share what you might expect moving forward. We'll also dive into market data as of 8/25/2023. The Trending Report is an ongoing video/podcast series with analysis on the market capitalization a...

As the Federal Reserve tries to get their arms around inflation, they're learning that overcoming the momentum of strong employment is continually difficult and they're going to have to manage the interest rate increases very closely. We're going to talk about what it is that's going on, how it needs to be overcome, and how that is impacting the markets using data as of 8/11/2023 in this episode o...

A group of economists have identified ten reasons they feel the U.S. has NOT entered into a recession. Will it hold? Will we be able to fend off interest rate increases from throwing us into a recession? In this episode of the Trending Report, we'll be talking about the resilience of the country and what exactly is going on in the economy using market data as of 7/21/2023. The Trending Report is a...

We're at an all-time high on U.S. government debt, we're at an all-time high on women in employment, and we're at an all-time high on political polarization. In this episode of the Trending Report, we'll break down how these all-time highs are affecting the market using data as of 7/7/2023. The Trending Report is an ongoing video/podcast series with analysis on the market capitalization and market...

Market index performance can be very confusing and misleading, especially if you do not understand how the weighting system works inside of an index. In this episode of The Trending Report, we'll explain how this system works, as well as cover market data as of 6/23/23. The Trending Report is an ongoing video/podcast series with analysis on the market capitalization and market sectors, exploring a...

Right now, we have seven economic indicators that are all flashing red. In this episode of the Trending Report, we'll talk about some of the impact that it's currently having on the markets, and what might be anticipated as we look at all the data collected here as of 6/9/2023. The Trending Report is an ongoing video/podcast series with analysis on the market capitalization and market sectors, exp...

The clock has been ticking and now here we are bumped up against the U.S. government debt ceiling deadline. In this episode of the Trending Report, we'll focus on taking the complex and making it simple, discussing what's going on with the U.S. government debt ceiling and why it is important for you to understand. We'll also take a deep dive into market data as of 5.19.23. The Trending Report is a...

Without congressional action, it's anticipated that we will default on the U.S. government debt as of June 1 st . In this episode of the Trending Report, we'll talk about the seven paths forward from here and what that might mean for the market. The Trending Report is an ongoing video/podcast series with analysis on the market capitalization and market sectors, exploring a time topical trend takin...

The U.S. government debt has banged into the ceiling once more at $31.4 trillion. In this episode of The Trending Report, we'll wrap our minds around how large the debt really is and what it represents, plus we'll talk about the commercial real estate environment – specifically office space – and what it means for business. The Trending Report is an ongoing video/podcast series with analysis on th...

It has been scientifically proven that our mind can do a lot of damage when it comes to our investing approach and our philosophy about the future. In this episode of the Trending Report, we'll assess how the 24/7 news cycle has a negative impact on the emotions you apply toward your money, as well as how the market is scoring out using data as of 4/7/23. The Trending Report is an ongoing video/po...

It turns out that layoffs, unemployment, and recession have predictive qualities amongst each other, but in a very contrarian sense. In this episode of The Trending Report, we'll take a closer look at this relationship, as well as how the market is scoring out using data as of 03/24/2023. The Trending Report is an ongoing video/podcast series with analysis on the market capitalization and market s...

Most people don't realize that there are actually six indicator components that identify whether or not we've gone into a recession. We're going to talk about what those six items are, what it means, and how it's impacting the stock market using data as of 3/10/2023. The Trending Report is an ongoing video/podcast series with analysis on the market capitalization and market sectors, exploring a ti...

The Federal Reserve raising interest rates is having a trickle-down effect - just maybe not the way they had hoped. It is impacting inflation, the stock market, and it's impacting real estate. We'll dive into these numbers, as well as how the market is scoring out using data as of 02/24/2023. The Trending Report is an ongoing video/podcast series with analysis on the market capitalization and mark...

What's going on with the increasing of interest rates? Where does inflation currently stand? What is going on with the job market? In this episode of the Trending Report, we'll cover how all of these things are impacting what's taking place in the economy and the market, using data as of 2/10/23. The Trending Report is an ongoing video/podcast series with analysis on the market capitalization and...