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Overview: In this week's episode of Launch Financial, we discuss the latest market volatility as artificial intelligence stocks face renewed selling pressure, corporate earnings season continues, and investors digest fresh economic data. We also cover weakness in the housing market, rising oil prices, and key economic reports on the horizon. On the financial planning front, we highlight important year-end considerations, including reviewing your employer benefits during open enrollment, understanding the difference between 401(k) contribution limits and employer matches, and checking your tax withholding before the end of the year. Email [email protected] with inquiries or questions.  Show Notes:

Overview:  This week on Launch Financial, we break down a busy week on Wall Street as investors navigate mixed market performance, third-quarter earnings season, and a packed economic calendar. We discuss the latest results from major banks, including JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, and Goldman Sachs, along with upcoming CPI, PPI, retail sales, and housing data that could influence the Federal Reserve's next moves. Email [email protected] for any questions or inquiries.  Show Notes:

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we kick off Q4 and discuss markets pushing toward new records, falling Treasury yields and oil prices, and continued strength in technology and chip stocks. We also look ahead to this week's Fed commentary and jobless claims, along with next week's CPI and PPI inflation data and the start of Q3 earnings season as insight to the future of interest rate policy from the Federal Reserve. Show Notes:

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss the second quarter coming to a close as treasury yields continue to rish to multi-year highs. All eyes are on this week's economic data ahead including PCE, consumer confidence, retail and wholesale metrics, and unemployment numbers. Email [email protected] with any questions or inquiries.  Show Notes:

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial following last week's big moves from the Federal Reserve hiking interest rates for the first time since July 2023. All eyes continue to be on the bond and oil markets as they continue to rise and notch records high. On the financial planning front, we discuss fall budgeting, tax planning, and preparing for open enrollment season.  Show Notes:

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss a big week ahead as all eyes are on the Federal Reserve and whether they will begin another hiking cycle at their FOMC meeting this week as treasury yields continue to notch record highs. As we head into the fall season, tax planning and preparing for open enrollment season are top of mind. Email [email protected] with any inquiries or questions.  Show Notes:

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss a big week ahead for the markets, including upcoming CPI and PPI inflation data as investors await the FOMC's interest rate decision later this month. All eyes remain on rising Treasury yields and oil prices, along with the factors continuing to shape the Federal Reserve's next move and overall market sentiment. Show Notes:

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss August in the markets, treasury yields and oil prices continuing to rise and worrying the markets, and back-to-school financial planning items that are top of mind! Email [email protected] with any questions or inquiries!  Show Notes:

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss a big week of economic news for the markets to digest including lower consumer confidence, PCE, the Fed's preferred metric of inflation, along with wholesale and retail inventory numbers. All eyes remain on the bond market and oil prices and on a planning front, back to school checklist items!  Show Notes:

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss bond yields hitting record highs amid continuing inflation pressures, and rising oil prices. As the summer nears an end, we are thinking about tax planning, back to school budgets, and the housing market as interest rates are still top of mind!  Show Notes:

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss a big day in the markets, with the Dow notching a record high on strong earnings to start the week and a decline in oil. All eyes remain on the geo-political developments in the Middle East, interest rates and oil prices as earnings season continues. It's been a great season of earnings, with "more than 84% of S&P 500 companies that have reported earnings have beaten expectations", according to FactSet. Show Notes:

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss a big week of economic data, with GDP numbers, the Federal Reserve decision to hold interest rates steady, and a monster week of earnings reports from tech companies. All eyes are on the markets as they continue to digest this slew of information and the impact on the bond market.  Show Notes:

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we recap the end of the second quarter and reflect on what has been a volatile, but ultimately resilient, start to the year for the markets. We discuss the key drivers behind recent market performance, what investors can learn from the first half of the year, and why staying focused on a long-term financial plan remains as important as ever. Show Notes:

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss the recent market volatility following continued tensions in the Middle East, the Space X IPO, inflation data, and this week's Federal Reserve interest rate decision.  Show Notes:

Overview: As we kick off June and head into the heart of summer, we discussed what investors should be paying attention to amid the recent market volatility. While headlines continue to focus on inflation, interest rates, tariffs, and economic uncertainty, we explored why staying disciplined and focused on long-term goals remains critical, especially given the rollercoaster we've seen in the markets. We also covered June planning checklist items to tackle this summer and how this is a pivotal point in the year to make impactful financial decisions.  Show Notes: