Talk Your Chart | 2026 Predictions: A Year in Review and a Look at the Year Ahead | Ep. 75
Episode 75 of Talk Your Chart kicks off the new year with Marcos and Brett revisiting their 2025 predictions to see what held up, what missed, and why. From stocks and bonds to GDP growth and Bitcoin, they break down the charts that mattered most and share their outlook for the year ahead.
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