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| The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 3.5%–3.75%, but the bigger story may be what comes next. Powell announced he plans to remain on the Federal Reserve Board as a governor after his term ends—an unusual move that limits a potential board vacancy and keeps his influence in play. Lance Roberts & Michael Lebowitz examine what this means for monetary policy, market expectations, and the timing of future rate cuts. #FederalReserve #InterestRates #JeromePowell #MonetaryPolicy #StockMarket |
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It’s Q&A Wednesday, and with Tax Day here, we’re tackling your biggest questions on markets, taxes, and financial strategy in real time.
Lance Roberts & Danny Ratliff field questions, from navigating today’s market volatility to making smart, last-minute tax decisions, this episode is driven by what matters most to you. We break down current events, investor concerns, and practical steps you can take right now to stay on track.
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The Market Knows What You Don’t
2026-04-13
A client and friend asked us a timely question: “Why did we remove our hedge position so quickly after the ceasefire, especially with little evidence it will hold?” The simple answer is the market knows more than all of us. Market prices are based on all available information. Some of the information is widely known, …
2-21-26 Ray Dalio Isn’t Predicting a Collapse — Social Media Is
2026-02-21
Social media reactions to recent comments made by Ray Dalio at the World Economic Forum in Davos are exaggerated and misrepresented.
He is not predicting imminent hyperinflation or a dollar collapse. He is reiterating a long-term structural warning about unsustainable debt growth relative to economic growth.
In this Short video, Lance Roberts & Michael Lebowitz discuss that history shows that high debt levels do not automatically lead to immediate collapse.
The U.S. economy continues to grow and evolve, and debt must be viewed within a broader balance sheet framework rather than through headline-driven panic.
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1-8-26 Markets Don’t Need a Crash to Go Down in 2026
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Markets don’t need a crash to go down in 2026—valuation compression alone can do the damage.
In this Short video, Michael Lebowitz and I discuss why stretched multiples, normal volatility, and rotation risk matter more than bullish forecasts.
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1-5-26 Don’t Just Bet on Upside — Prepare for Any Outcome
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The outlook for 2026 hinges on how valuations and economic growth play out.
In this Short video, I cover multiple $SPX year-end scenarios and explain why managing ranges matters more than betting on a single target.
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