Talk Your Chart | Navigating Market Jitters: From Bond Buzz to Workforce Woes | Episode 59
Episode 59 of Talk Your Chart takes you on a deep dive into the financial world’s current hot topics. Brett and Marcos discuss the market’s reaction to job numbers, the implications of the Sahm Rule, and the gradual changes in unemployment rates. Explore the outlook on growth stocks, bond funds outperforming benchmarks, and the international value comparison to U.S. markets. Plus, we examine the shrinking prime-age workforce and what it means for the future economy.
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