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 […]