The Closing Bell Podcast
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Welcome to “The Closing Bell,” your ultimate destination for a deep dive into the ever-evolving world of financial markets, investing, and economic news. Join us as we dissect the week’s developments and explore the trends that matter most to your financial success.
Is Fed Policy Actually Tight?
In this episode, Jason Jacobi and Mark Boyer discuss inflation and whether the Fed policy is actually tight. They analyze the recent market performance and the impact of inflation on the economy. They also explore
Let’s Talk Election 2024
Mark and Jason discuss the election season, what history tells us about markets during election years, and common investor mistakes that can be avoided. — Important Disclosures: The opinions voiced in this material are for
Navigating High Prices, the Fed’s Moves, and Investment Strategies for Tomorrow
This podcast episode discusses the current high prices in relation to household income, the impact on expenses, and the historical perspective of inflation and deflation. It also covers the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy and
The Truth About Fossil Fuels
In this conversation, Mark Boyer and Jason Jacobi discuss the current state of the energy sector, with a focus on fossil fuels. They explore the low energy weighting in the S&P 500 and the challenges
The Battle of the Inflation Reports, Who’s Right?
Which is more important in determining the actual inflation data? PCE or CPI? In this episode of The Closing Bell, Mark and Jason dive into how each report is constructed and review some startling facts
Can A.I. Euphoria Continue to Lift Markets?
In this conversation, Jason and Mark discuss the AI euphoria in the market and its impact on chipmakers, semiconductors, and tech companies. They highlight the significant growth and earnings potential of AI companies like Nvidia.
A Strong Start to 2024
In this conversation, the hosts discuss various economic and investing topics. They provide a market update, discussing the performance of the S&P 500, Dow, and NASDAQ. They also talk about interest rates and bonds, emphasizing
Highs and Headwinds: Unpacking This Week’s Economic Wins and Global Challenges
Jason and Mark discuss updates to IRS tables and tax planning rules, retirement planning, contribution limits, and the importance of contributing to 401(k)s. They also talk about the current earnings season and the stock market
