Talk Your Chart | Dollar Down. Energy Up. What’s Next? | Episode 70
In Episode 70 of Talk Your Chart, Marcos and Brett break down China’s energy dominance, the frozen U.S. housing market, a softening job landscape, and what the falling dollar means for investors. Plus, they discuss market concentration and why it might be time to look beyond the biggest names in the S&P 500.
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