Talk Your Chart | From Saunas to Stock Surges: Market Recoveries, Margin Resilience & Rate Watch | Episode 69
In Episode 69 of Talk Your Chart, Brett and Marcos unpack the surprising speed of the recent market recovery, debate the timing vs. time-in-market mindset, explore political biases in investing, and analyze how corporate margins and U.S. debt are shaping investor decisions in 2025.
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