Episode 37: Investment Friday - Rate Increases in the US and Japan, and Anticipating the Next Two Years

In this episode, Hannah Chapman, CFP, APMA, CRPC, talks with Brad Haines, CFA, FRM, and Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of Juncture Wealth Strategies, in this recurring feature "Investment Fridays with Brad"! Tune in as we discuss: The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) increased federal funds interest rates by .25% US GDP is 2.4% for 2nd quarter - how it's tied to consumer spending and business spending Explaining the conditions affecting Japan's interest rates Just how connected financial markets really are globally Why there is may be an impending weakness in the US market for the next 6-24 months Shrinking labor force in the US markets and how technology and AI are coming into play How smaller businesses are responding to current market conditions We want your questions! Please send them to hannah.chapman@x2wealthplanning.com and we will discuss them in our next episode. You can learn more about Juncture Wealth Strategies here: Website: https://juncturewealth.com/ And connect with Hannah here: X² Wealth Planning Website: https://x2wealthplanning.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannah.chapman.cfp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hanna....hchapmanfinancialadv LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahrchapman/ Expansive CEO Website: https://expansiveceo.com/freegift