Funding Market Stress
Short-term interest rates aren’t behaving the way they normally do, and that’s creating some extra volatility. In this week’s segment, David Nelson walks through what’s happening and what it means for investors.
The Crowd is Fickle
OVERVIEW Markets finished broadly lower last week, with most major equity indexes declining. The S&P 500 fell 1.95%, the Dow slipped 1.91%, and the NASDAQ dropped 2.74%. Across the broader market, the Russell 3000 lost 1.85%, driven by a 2.74% pullback in...
Builder Cuts
Let’s check in on the housing market this week. A new report from the National Association of Home Builders shows that a record 41 percent of builders are now cutting prices to bring buyers back into the market. That’s well above the roughly 30 percent...
Murmurs From the Middlemen
This week’s indicator focuses on the AMEX Securities Broker/Dealer Index. If you’re not familiar with it, this index tracks companies in the securities brokerage business and related areas. It works like a barometer for activity inside the investment services...
Financial Focus – November 19th, 2025
A wave of tax changes is rolling in for 2025, and many of them are being misunderstood. Nate and Andy walk through the biggest updates, so listeners know what to expect before filing.