Episode 51: Investment Friday - Government Shutdown, Interest Rates, and UAW Strike… How Much Do They Matter?

You may have been alarmed this week after learning about a potential government shutdown, the continuing UAW strike, and interest rates holding steady. Today we are discussing how much of an impact these events could actually have on our investment portfolios! 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: Recap of market trends this week State of inflation Labor market trends, and defining a “tight labor market” The government could shut down and furlough its employees. Should we panic? The United Auto Workers strike could resolve today, but what if it doesn't? Why the federal reserve decided to keep interest rates the same Listener question: Why does the reserve hold press conferences if they know that they will affect the markets? 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