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Zhang Financial Podcast
Zhang Financial Podcast
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Odds of Interest Rate Hike Continue to Rise | Market Outlook: 07/13/26
Economic data releases were rather light last week, but initial jobless claims slightly beat expectations. The Federal Reserve meets in a few weeks, and odds for some form of interest rate increase by year-end continue to climb. The "Magnificen...
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Markets Rise but Rate Hikes Loom | Market Outlook : 07/06/26
The S&P 500 rose 1.2% last week as the Magnificent 7 rebounded. International developed holds a slight edge in YTD performance at +11% compared to the S&P's +10%. Emerging markets, however, still outshine both at +24% YTD. The Federal R...
Market Returns Broaden Away From Magnificent 7 | Market Outlook : 06/30/26
Multiple economic data points came in better than expected, including initial jobless claims, personal income, and personal spending. Despite this positivity, markets were negative last week, particularly in the growth and large cap sectors. Th...
US Markets Top International YTD | Market Outlook : 06/22/26
The Atlanta Federal Reserve decreased its Q2 GDP forecast from 3.3% back down to 3%. The Fed kept rates steady at its June meeting, but markets are pricing in a 42% probability of a hike in July and a 90% probability of at least one hike by the...
Market Breadth Driving YTD Returns | Market Outlook : 06/12/26
The Atlanta Federal Reserve increased its Q2 GDP forecast from 3% to 3.3%, and the FOMC will meet next week for the first time under new Chair Kevin Warsh. No interest rate movement is expected. The S&P crept up 0.15% this week, despite the...