The AI Bubble Myth, Dangers of Media Hype, & What Wall Street Won’t Tell You
We’re back after a two-week break, and there’s plenty to catch up on in this week’s episode. The Money Wise guys dive straight into the recent market pullback, examining the roughly 2% drop across major indexes and what’s driving the latest wave of investor anxiety. From fears of an “AI bubble” to the media’s constant comparisons to the dot-com era, the hosts discuss why the recent downturn looks more like a technical correction than a fundamental shift. They also break down the factors behind this pullback, including stretched valuations, short-term speculation in areas like cryptocurrency, and limited new economic […]
The 50-Day Test, When Momentum Meets Resistance, & 401(K) Rollovers
After a stretch of record highs, the markets finally caught their breath. This week’s Money Wise explores what happens when momentum meets resistance, from the S&P 500’s test of its 50-day moving average to the market’s sharp recovery after a late-week rally. The Money Wise guys discuss how short-term volatility often signals strength, not weakness, in a bull market, and why a healthy pause helps prevent the market from overheating. The conversation also turns to investor sentiment, which remains surprisingly negative despite strong year-to-date gains. The team highlights recent data showing all-time-high cash levels in money market funds, a […]
A Goldilocks Market, Washington Gridlock, & RIA vs. Broker
A new episode of Money Wise this week dives into a record-setting week on Wall Street, where all three major indexes pushed higher despite political gridlock in Washington – wiith the Dow, S&P 500, and NASDAQ all closing at new all-time highs. Despite the government shutdown stretching toward record length, the markets showed little concern, illustrating that investors remain focused on earnings and fundamentals rather than politics. The conversation turns to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, which came in slightly cooler month over month, reaffirming hopes that inflation continues to trend in the right direction. The Money […]
